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British Sailor's Woolwork of Three Royal Navy Ships, Circa 1885

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British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White Ensign. In the background is a 1st Rate Battleship under full sail with an ochre-colored lighthouse to the right. In the foreground are two ironclads, one in the front is a type of steam-powered launch with a sailor to the bow and the stern. The other ship is an early ironclad turret battleship with a double gun turret to the fore and aft and with a double funnel. Dimensions: 21 1/4 inches high x 29 1/4 inches x 1 inch deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1885
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. one loose rigging thread.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY9680-irkr1stDibs: LU861024424962

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