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FA-0186 |
Rare cased watch hutch with a woolwork “pocket" crest
and flanking flags in a wooden glazed case. English c. 1850. Size: 10" H x 7 1/4" L x 2 1/8" D
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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-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
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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 |
This is a rare "large" diorama woolwork picture of the 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. Use of gold thread and
chenille and velvet. 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 royal yacht in a harbor
scene where a small boat with a 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 rare woolie portraying a ship in a storm. English, Late
19th Century. Size: 20" x 29 1/4" |
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WO-0059 |
A superb and whimsical portrait of a HMS Queen. English c. 1860. Size: 28 1/4" H x 33 3/4" W |
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WO-0062 |
Rare Pair of woolies "outward bound ~ dated 1880 and homeward bound dated
1883". Size: 18" H x 22 1/4" W (Both) |
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WO-0063 |
Woolwork picture of the sailor's farewell. English c. 1880. Size: 21 1/2" H x 26 1/2" W |
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WO-0065 |
Fine woolwork picture of H.M.S. Britannia first rate ship of the line.
English, Late 19th Century, Size: 22" H x 27 3/4" W |
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WO-0066 |
Lady Woolie ~ An interesting whimsical & colorful woolwork embroidery of a
mystery lady wearing an elaborate waistcoat with tassels, tight pants &
bonnet standing on mosaic floor in between the American flag & the
English Navy flag. Illustrated in "Starts & Strips" by Deborah Harding
page 162. English / American. In our opinion this is a show / burlesque
American lady that created a lasting impression on a sailor who created
this woolie, Some suggestions to her identify are Annie Oakley, Marion
Manola, Eliz Blasina & Vernona Jabeau Late 19th Century. Size: 31" H x 18 1/2" W |
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WO-0068
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HMS Warspite dated 1827. A 3rd Rater ship of the line. Embroider in colored silks and cottons with sailors and trapunto work. It is also signed by the maker (W. Hann). Size: 25 1/2" H x 31" W |
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WO-0070 |
Whimsical ship woolie with “singing” scalloping waves and good color.
English c. 1890. Size: 21" H x 21 1/2" W |
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