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Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940

$2,800
£2,113.08
€2,419.16
CA$3,948.93
A$4,335.43
CHF 2,261.80
MX$52,464.75
NOK 28,348.20
SEK 26,711.45
DKK 18,058.39

About the Item

Early Vintage American Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940, a classic piece of sailor's folk art showcasing over 50 knots, bends, hitches and splices, mounted on a stained plywood plaque with rope work border. The miniature life ring bears an inscription that begs further investigation that may lead to the ship on which this sailor served. Measures: 25- 1/2 in H x 36 in W
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plywood,Rope,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 291-77 HHH1stDibs: LU903942449532

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