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WO-0000-A |
An intricate chain stitch woolwork picture with an interesting sea and
sky. English c. 1860. Size: 19 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W |
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WO-0000-B |
A very "painting-like" woolie signed by the sailor maker. The sails
are done in
trapunto with little clear glass beads attached to
the rigging to portray ship lanterns. The sea is done in shades of
blue-green (almost academic). English c. 1890. Size: 20" H x 29" W |
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WO-0002 |
A woolie by/for J. Broad with an interesting portray of marble in wool and
good colors. English c. 1860. Size: 18" H x 22" W (approx.) |
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WO-0011 |
A subtle woolwork picture with tranquil soft colors,
patterned sea and sky with trapunto work to portray bellowing sails.
English c. 1860. Size: 29" H x 25" W |
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WO-0012 |
A good portrait of a ship woolie. English c. 1860. (Some fading
though very pleasing colors). Size: 29" H x 25" W |
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WO-0015 |
"S.S. George Isabella" woolie with a flag in each corner
including the American Flag. The sea
has nice wave action. English c. 1875. Size: 27" H x 17" W |
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WO-0016 |
Woolwork Picture - Alice. A whimsical sailor's woolwork picture with
"Alice" embroidered in the sky as well as the hull. Nice strong colors.
English c. 1880. Size: 13" H x 14 1/2" W |
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WO-0017 |
A ship sailing at night with wonderful colors. This woolie also has
a lighthouse. English c. 1880. Size: 19" H x 24" W |
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WO-0019 |
A rare and beautifully crafted sailor's silk work picture. It was probably
done by a sailor traveling the China trade route. The silk work has great
atmosphere and iridescences. English c. 1860. Size: 14" H x 17" W |
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WO-0020 |
Wool Picture with Britannia and regimental mottos. English c.
1890. Size: 31.5" H x 36.5" W |
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WO-0021 |
Great quality woolwork picture with a three-dimensional seascape and good
color. English c. 1870. Size: 16 4/8" H x 25" W |
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WO-0024 |
A rare American sailor woolwork picture depicting a setting sun and
several ships along the coast line. Found in Maryland. American
c. 1900. Size: 23 1/2" H x 26" W |
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WO-0025 |
H.M.S. Doris under full
sail passing a lighthouse. English c.1860. Size: 12" H x 15" L |
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WO-0029 |
Sailor's Silk work Picture of the HMS Highflyer. Probably done by a sailor
while sailing the China Trade Route since silk was very expensive. Newly
framed. English c. 1850. Size: 12" H x 16" W |
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WO-0030 |
Sailor's wool work "chain stitch" picture of flags with a sailor and
cannons. English c. 1870. Size: 19" H x 19" W |
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WO-0031 |
"TRUE LOVE". A double-meaning rare flanking flags woolie with a picture of
the sailor's sweetheart and a true love knot above a red heart. Also, it
has the ultimate sailor motto "REMEMBER ME". English c. 1870. Size: 8" H x 9" W |
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WO-0033 |
This is a cute small woolie. The sea waves are very geometrical and
pleasing. English c. 1870. Size: 12 1/2" H x 16" W |
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WO-0036 |
HMS " HERO " Nice and crisp woolie. English c. 1870 Size: 13" H x 151/2" W |
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WO-0037 |
H.M.S. "ORLANDO" 51 guns. Large woolie. English c. 1870. Size: 27" H x 32" W |
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WO-0038 |
Sailor's wool work with a lighthouse and nice geometric
sea. English c.1860. Size: 17 3/4" H x 23 1/4" W |
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WO-0040 |
H.M.S. Conqueror. This woolie has wonderful riggings and crisp
outlook. English c. 1860. Size: 16" H x 19" L |
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WO-0041 |
Large
Sailor's wool work picture with whimsical scalloping wavy sea and
atmospheric sky and clouds.
English c. 1860. Size: 22" H x 28" W |
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WO-0042 |
H.M.S. Tribune, Royal. The French frigate La Tribune was captured by HMS
Unicorn in battle on 6/8/1796. She was refitted and taken into British
service, commissioned as HMS Tribune, a 34 gun frigate. English c. 1860. Size: 32" H x 37 1/2" W
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WO-0043 |
A Charming woolie of a sailing yacht. English c. 1870. Size: 22" H x 22" W |
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WO-0044 |
"Our Boy's", A racing boat "woolie" made of twisted cotton to
simulate silk. The boat and
sails are number RX-285. English c. 1890. Size: 15" H x 19" W |
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WO-0045 |
"The Sailor's Return" A very rare woolie depicting a sailor and his
sweetheart, lovely red houses and a three mask ship along with some other
ships and activity in the sea. This colorful woolie has some fading which
mellowed the colors nicely. English c. 1870. Size: 22" H x 27" W |
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WO-0046 |
A small woolie of a 3-masted steamer / sailing ship with nice ski and good
colors. English, Late 19th Century. Size: 13 3/4" H x 18" W |
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WO-0049 |
Port Scene Woolie
showing a ship with sailors up & down the deck / mast, and another ship
leaving port / fort. English c. 1870. Size: 17" H x 22 3/4" W. |
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WO-0052 |
"Fortune of War" a small woolie with the initials WC and gold thread.
English c. 1860. Size: 13" H x 15" W |
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WO-0053 |
Important sailor's woolwork picture of a dressed overall ship with the
Royal Flag transporting royalty to or from the shore. Also nice tranquil
yarn colors.
English c. 1890. Size: 20 1/8" H x 25 3/4" W |
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WO-0054 |
Rare Silk work picture (Silky) - probably worked by a sailor on the China
Trade Route - A Second Rater in Chinese Waters. Presented in a period
Chinese Export Frame. English c. 1830. Size: 21" H x 24 1/2" W |
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WO-0055 |
"The Wave" A ship in a storm woollie. English, Late
19th Century. Size: 20" x 29 1/4" |
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