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Sailor's Woolwork

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Angola

Circa 1875

Textile

The colourful sailor's woolwork known as a woolie depicts a portside view of a fully-rigged three-masted underway on a rough sea. The wool is beautifully rendered in a folk art manner.

Surrounding the edge of the wool, around the edge of the frame, is a band of the signal flags forming a colourful surround.

The sailor has, most unusually, depicted a three-dimensional depiction of the ship and has used trapunto work for the sails.

The ship appears to be a freighter with no portholes visible. To the stern is the name Angola which is also found on a banner flying from the Mainmast. All within a maple frame.

Dimensions

14 inches x 17 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches deep




Stock number

NY09222

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