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Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Tea Clipper, Ariel,  Signed C. Ames, circa 1880
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Tea Clipper, Ariel,  Signed C. Ames, circa 1880

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of the Tea Clipper, Ariel, Signed C. Ames, circa 1880

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of The Tea Clipper, Ariel, Signed C. Ames, circa 1880 The Ariel sails

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

that purpose. One of the sailors taken ashore died on Monday in the Edinburgh Infirmary, and several

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture (woolie) of A Ship.
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture (woolie) of A Ship.

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture (woolie) of A Ship.

Located in Downingtown, PA

The woolie depicts a Royal Navy three-masted frigate with two steam funnels under way on a flat deep blue sea. Steam issues from the two funnels. The ship flies the Red Ensign.

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Large Early American Sailor's Woolwork Picture of an American Ship
Large Early American Sailor's Woolwork Picture of an American Ship

Large Early American Sailor's Woolwork Picture of an American Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

The particularly large early American woolie is worked all-over in chain and knitted stitching depicting a starboard view of a large American warship arriving into port being greeted...

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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

A British Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Fully Dressed Ship

A British Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Fully Dressed Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

The rectangular woolie depicts a Royal Navy ship anchored off shore and fully dressed with multiple flags flying from the masts. The ship also flies the White Ensign. The ship also ...

Category

English Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Attractive Small British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Ship
Attractive Small British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Ship

Attractive Small British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A very charming small woolie depicting a Second Rate Royal Navy Battleship under steam leaving home, its sails neatly furled. The furled sails and rigging depicted in the finest man...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Large Sailor's Woolwork of H.B.M. Packet Crane
A Large Sailor's Woolwork of H.B.M. Packet Crane

A Large Sailor's Woolwork of H.B.M. Packet Crane

Located in Downingtown, PA

Dated 1849 and initialed AHH by maker.

The prefix HBM stands for His Britannic Majesty's (Ship)

Reference: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_ship)

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames
Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames

Rare British Sailor's Woolwork of Tower Bridge and the River Thames

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large sailor's woolie depicts Tower Bridge and various ships on the River Thames at strange

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture-Woolie- of a Fully Dre
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture-Woolie- of a Fully Dre

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork Picture-Woolie- of a Fully Dre

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large wool depicts a Royal Navy Frigate, a flagship of the White Fleet, at anchor fully dressed on a still dark blue sea. The sky above cloudy with light blue sky poking through....

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather
Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Folk Art English sailor's woolie depicts a royal navy ship in extreme weather sailing across

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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough
A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

Located in Downingtown, PA

The very rare pair of woolies depict the H.M.S. Marlborough with numerous other ships in the foreground as she passes a large lighthouse. One picture shows a port side view and has ...

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

A Fine Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a 1st Rate Royal Navy Battleship,

A Fine Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a 1st Rate Royal Navy Battleship,

Located in Downingtown, PA

The fine and striking woolie depicts a port side view of a Royal Navy First Rate Battleship, The sky is heavily and distinctly striated. The ship flies the Red Ensign and is under f...

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Art

Sailor's Small Woolwork of a Paddle-Powered Tugboat
Sailor's Small Woolwork of a Paddle-Powered Tugboat

Sailor's Small Woolwork of a Paddle-Powered Tugboat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Miniature sailor's woolwork of a paddle steam tugboat, circa 1875-1880. The miniature sailor

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie with Seven Royal Navy Ships
British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie with Seven Royal Navy Ships

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie with Seven Royal Navy Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's woolwork woolie with seven Royal Navy ships, circa 1865-1875. A most unusual

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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

English 19th Century Woolwork
English 19th Century Woolwork

English 19th Century Woolwork

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine example of an English sailor's woolwork picture depicting a fully dressed ship with an

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture
Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture

Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture

Located in Downingtown, PA

The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a landscape scene with a young woman walking along a path

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

A Fine Large English Sailor's Woolie with letters GEG on Banner
A Fine Large English Sailor's Woolie with letters GEG on Banner

A Fine Large English Sailor's Woolie with letters GEG on Banner

Located in Downingtown, PA

/> The sailor's woolwork picture of a third rate ship of the line depicts the ship sailing at sea

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Double Decker Ship of the Line
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Double Decker Ship of the Line

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Double Decker Ship of the Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

sailor's woolwork picture with starboard side view of a double decker Ship of the Line under full sail

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria with Trapunto Sails
British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria with Trapunto Sails

British Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria with Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large British sailor's woolwork woolie of HMS Victoria, Berlin wool on linen (Duck), circa 1865

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat
Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

sailor’s woolwork, possibly American, presents a centrally placed tabby cat, rendered in a frontal, highly

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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century Small Sailor's Woolie of the Bark ADA, circa 1880
19th Century Small Sailor's Woolie of the Bark ADA, circa 1880

19th Century Small Sailor's Woolie of the Bark ADA, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Small Sailor's Woolie of the Bark ADA, circa 1880, a small hand-crafted sailor

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette"
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette"

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship-Sloop "Coquette"

Located in Nantucket, MA

's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of a steam-sailor at anchor, fully dressed with array of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship-Rigged Naval Auxiliary Steamer, circa 1860
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship-Rigged Naval Auxiliary Steamer, circa 1860

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Ship-Rigged Naval Auxiliary Steamer, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

's woolwork depicting a larboard-side view of a double-decker ship-rigged auxiliary steam sailor, under bare

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Beads

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Honoring Admiral Lord Nelson
19th Century Sailor's Woolie Honoring Admiral Lord Nelson

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Honoring Admiral Lord Nelson

Located in Nantucket, MA

crafted woolwork picture depicting a sailor and Lady Britannia flanking a shield inscribed "In Memory

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Antique 1880s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Velvet

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

Located in Nantucket, MA

maple frame. 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

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of British Fleet in The Solent, circa 1870.

Located in Nantucket, MA

maple frame. 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

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate Within Floral Reserve
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate Within Floral Reserve

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate Within Floral Reserve

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a larboard side view of a ship-rigged frigate under sail with

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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie
19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie

19th Century Trinity House Sailor's Woolie

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Trinity House Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery, British, circa 1870, a sailor's folk art

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas, Wool

Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875
Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875

Sailor's Farewell Woolwork Woolie, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

the background on wavy blue seas and a sailor and his companion saying farewell to each other, she

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork of HMS Victoria circa 1875 The large sailor's woolie

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria
British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria

British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large British Sailor's Flag of Nations Woolwork Woolie of HMS Victoria, circa 1865-1875 A

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolie Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, circa 1865-1875
British Sailor's Woolie Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, circa 1865-1875

British Sailor's Woolie Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, circa 1865-1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolie Woolwork of a Royal Navy ship, circa 1865-1875. The wool depicts a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Linen

Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails
Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails

Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's large wool work woolie of three royal navy ships with trapunto sails, circa 1865-1875

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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850
19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

art woolwork picture depicting a sailor taking leave of his sweetheart, with another sailor looking on

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Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Sailor's elaborate woolwork, circa 1855, with a photograph of the sailor held in a woolwork

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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie, circa 1860, a sailor's folk art woolwork picture of a British frigate

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Canadian Fort
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Canadian Fort

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Canadian Fort

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Canadian Fort, circa 1860, a British sailor's folk art woolwork

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Frigate, circa 1840
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Frigate, circa 1840

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Frigate, circa 1840

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Frigate, circa 1840, a British sailor's hand crafted woolwork

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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Black Hulled Ship
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Black Hulled Ship

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Black Hulled Ship

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Black Hulled Ship, circa 1880, a sailor's hand stitched woolwork

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847, a sailor's hand crafted woolwork picture

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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1860
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1860

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860, a sailor's hand

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie Picture of a Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie Picture of a Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie Picture of a Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

The sailor's woolwork, known as a woolie, wool is made in an unusual oval format. It is bordered

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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy White Fleet Frigate The sailor's woolwork depicts a

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff
British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork with Ships off a Chalk Cliff, Circa 1875 This exquisite sailor

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

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.