Exceptional Victorian Folk Art 19th century ‘wooly’ woolwork tapestry of steam frigate H.M.S Victoria
An exceptional piece of Victorian folk art being beautifully mounted and held within a period glazed frame.
Woolwork tapestries or woollies were typically created by British sailors while serving on the ship. These pieces, which often show a starboard side view of the vessel, are part of a tradition where sailors used wool and silk on canvas to create detailed depictions of their ship.
HMS Victoria was a 121-gun screw first-rate ship of the line built for the Royal Navy during the 1850s. She and her sister ship HMS Howe were the only British three-decker ships of the line to be designed from the start for screw propulsion, and were the largest wooden battleships of their time. She was the world's second-largest wooden battleship after Howe.
An exceptional piece that oozes with charm whilst also being a highly academic and important historical item.
Woolwork measures 65cm x 42cm
Frame measures 104cm x 85cm
Exceptional Victorian Folk Art 19th century ‘wooly’ woolwork tapestry of steam frigate H.M.S Victoria
An exceptional piece of Victorian folk art being beautifully mounted and held within a period glazed frame.
Woolwork tapestries or woollies were typically created by British sailors while serving on the ship. These pieces, which often show a starboard side view of the vessel, are part of a tradition where sailors used wool and silk on canvas to create detailed depictions of their ship.
HMS Victoria was a 121-gun screw first-rate ship of the line built for the Royal Navy during the 1850s. She and her sister ship HMS Howe were the only British three-decker ships of the line to be designed from the start for screw propulsion, and were the largest wooden battleships of their time. She was the world's second-largest wooden battleship after Howe.
An exceptional piece that oozes with charm whilst also being a highly academic and important historical item.
Woolwork measures 65cm x 42cm
Frame measures 104cm x 85cm
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