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British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
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British Sailor's large woolwork of a royal navy ship under full sail,
circa 1875
The sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts a starboard side view of a three-masted square-rigged Royal Navy ship under full sail flying the Red Ensign and a fluttering red banner. As the ship drives through the water, a white wake is shown on the blue sea.
Dimensions: 29 3/4 inches wide x 22 1/4 inches high.
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY9503-irim1stDibs: LU861021987312
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