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British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork, also known as a

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port, Circa 1865 The British

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie Lighthouse Seascape C. 1865
British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie Lighthouse Seascape C. 1865

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie Lighthouse Seascape C. 1865

Located in Atlanta, GA

sailor’s woolwork embroidery, often referred to as a woolie, depicts a serene maritime scene centered

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Antique Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Paintings

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Wool, Birdseye Maple

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign
English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

English Sailor's Woolwork of a Battleship with White Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy Ship of the Line English, circa 1865–1875 This

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship HMS Hero

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Royal Transport: Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Hero Circa 1860 A fine and historically significant

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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships in a Bay

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nostalgic Tides: A Victorian Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Frigate This captivating piece of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Woolwork of Merchant Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

Textile Triumphs: British Sailor's Woolwork of a Merchant Vessel Circa 1875 This finely detailed

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Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround

Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround

Located in Downingtown, PA

is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular form of folk art

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship
British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship

British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Safe Harbor: British Sailor’s Woolwork of the ‘Outer Gabbard’ Lightship Circa 1910 This rare and

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Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Victorian Merchant Ship Woolie British, Circa 1875 This large and dramatic sailor's woolwork, or

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork, commonly known as a "Woolie," dates to approximately 1875 and provides a

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large and Historically Significant Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Atalanta, British, Circa 1880. This

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross
Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross

Located in Downingtown, PA

Racing the Wind: A Grand Sailor’s Woolwork of the Tea Clipper Fiery Cross Circa 1875 This

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Wool

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships
Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Homecoming": British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox, Circa 1875 A charming and

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork Tea Clipper, Folk Art, England, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Cutting the Waves: A Rare Chain-Stitch Woolwork of a Tea Clipper This large-scale sailor

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Fleet in Thread: The Victorian Sailor's Grand Panorama British, Circa 1875 This engaging and

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

Located in Nantucket, MA

hand-crafted sailor's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of fully rigged clipper ship with

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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

, mounted in original, possibly ash, frame with gilt filets. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at

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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

very finely crafted sailor's woolwork with great variety of very short stitches including cable, cross

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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool, Yarn

19th Century Large Sailor's Woolie of a Triple Deck Ship-of-the-Line
19th Century Large Sailor's Woolie of a Triple Deck Ship-of-the-Line

19th Century Large Sailor's Woolie of a Triple Deck Ship-of-the-Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

large Sailor's woolwork picture with a larboard side view of a triple decker Ship-of-the-Line under full

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of a single decker warship under full sail, flying the

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool, Yarn

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie
Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie

Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie

Located in Downingtown, PA

sailor's woolwork is a full-rigged ship, a term that specifically refers to a vessel with three or more

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

sea. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at British Naval Hospitals, and were in effect the

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam

Located in Nantucket, MA

sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of an Auxiliary Steam Ship or "Steam Frigate," under full sail with

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon

Located in Nantucket, MA

Halifax to Liverpool. Sailor's woolworks were a craft taught at British Naval Hospitals, and were in

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Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool, Silk

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of HMS Brunswick
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of HMS Brunswick

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of HMS Brunswick

Located in Downingtown, PA

An Icon of Steam and Sail: Sailor J.H. Miller's Woolwork of HMS Brunswick Circa 1860 This

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

American Sailor's Woolwork of Small Size
American Sailor's Woolwork of Small Size

American Sailor's Woolwork of Small Size

Located in Downingtown, PA

Small American Sailor's woolwork, Circa 1865-75 The American Sailor's woolwork or woolie

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Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails, Circa 1875 The sailor's woolwork depicts a

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Antique 1870s Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork (or Woolie) - HMS Tyne, 1887
Sailor's Woolwork (or Woolie) - HMS Tyne, 1887

Sailor's Woolwork (or Woolie) - HMS Tyne, 1887

Located in Austin, TX

An English sailor's woolwork or woolie of the HMS Tyne, c.1887, in a black wooden frame under glass.

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails
Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails

Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Folk Art Sailor's Woolwork With Trapunto Sails, The large colorful folky sailor's woolwork or

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston
British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork, Signed W. Kingston, Circa 1870 The charming and unusual sailor

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Nankin, circa 1865
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Nankin, circa 1865

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Nankin, circa 1865

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's woolwork of HMS Nankin, Berlin wool on linen, circa 1865. A lovely sailor's woolwork

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue
British Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue

British Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork with Sea Rescue, Circa 1865-75. The rare sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of British Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1875 A sailor's woolwork of a port

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop
Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop

Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork depicts a port side

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Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork, circa 1865-75
British Sailor's Woolwork, circa 1865-75

British Sailor's Woolwork, circa 1865-75

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's woolwork, Circa 1865-75 The small British sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts

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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.
British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.

British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships Under Way.

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Two Ships, Circa 1765-75 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Sunset, Circa 1875 This is a lovely example of a

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork

Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie, The Gwen, Circa 1875 The small British sailor's woolie

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Royal Navy Frigate with Land in Background
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Royal Navy Frigate with Land in Background

Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Royal Navy Frigate with Land in Background

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, circa 1865. The very well designed sailor's woolwork depicts an

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Two Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

An extraordinary sailor's woolwork depicting two ships upon a highly stylized sea. Exceptional for

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870
British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870

British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork Flag of Nations" Woolie, Circa 1870, The sailor's woolwork depicts a

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie
Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie

Naive Folky British Sailor's Woolwork Ship Woolie

Located in Downingtown, PA

Great Color & Style! Naive Sailor's Woolwork woolie, circa 1875 The sailor's woolie depicts

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, One Fully Dressed
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, One Fully Dressed

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, One Fully Dressed

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Two Battleships, one Fully Dressed, Circa 1870 The charming

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper
English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper

English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper

Located in Austin, TX

A 19th c. English naval sailor's woolwork (or woolie) depicting a three-masted steam clipper or

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

19th Century Sailor's Woolwork Royal Coat of Arms
19th Century Sailor's Woolwork Royal Coat of Arms

19th Century Sailor's Woolwork Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Charming and characterful 19th Century British sailor’s woolwork art picture and frame. Depicting

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

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Wool, Wood

Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship, 'Homeward bound'
Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship, 'Homeward bound'

Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship, 'Homeward bound'

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Large Sailor's Woolwork embroidery picture of a ship returning to British shores, entitled

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Tapestries

Massive Sailor's Woolwork of a British Merchant Navy Clipper Ship
Massive Sailor's Woolwork of a British Merchant Navy Clipper Ship

Massive Sailor's Woolwork of a British Merchant Navy Clipper Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Massive sailor's woolwork of a British Merchant Navy clipper ship coming into port, circa 1870

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship
Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship

Sailor's Woolwork of Four Ships including an American Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork with Four Ships including an American Ship, Circa 1875 The sailor

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

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Sailors Woolwork For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sailors woolwork for your home. A sailors woolwork — often made from fabric, wool and textile — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sailors woolwork — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sailors woolwork, designed in the folk art, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. William Ockleston each produced at least one beautiful sailors woolwork that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sailors Woolwork?

Prices for a sailors woolwork start at $1,094 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $5,420.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.