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Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1940
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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)
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- 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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