Woolies:
Sailor's Woodwork Pictures


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            Item
Number
Item
Description
         

Great quality woolwork picture with a three-dimensional seascape and good color.  English c. 1870.

Size:  16 4/8" H x 25" W

       

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

   

This miniature woolie is complete with interesting portray of sky & seas; trampunto sails & a lighthouse with the H.M.S. Doris ~ launched at Pembroke in 1857.   English c.1860.

Size: 12" H x 15" L

         

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

   

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 

         

A Charming woolie of a sailing yacht. English c. 1870.

Size:  22" H x 22" W

       

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

        "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

         

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

         

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

       

"The Wave" ~ A rare woolie (a yarn painting) portraying a ship in a storm& portrays the sailor's emotions. Executed in long-stitch. English, Late 19th Century.

Size:  20" x 29 1/4"

         

Woolwork picture of the sailor's farewell.  English c. 1880.

Size: 21 1/2" H x 26 1/2" W

         

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

     

Very rare woolwork picture depicting a ship firing on a topsail schooner. English c. 1870.

Size: 16 1/2" H x 20 1/2" W

       

Whimsical ship woolie with scalloping waves and naive folksy quality.  English c. 1890.

Size: 21" H x 21 1/2" W

       

A rare sailors woolwork picture with five named ships ~ Lark (part of ship showing), Trafalgar, Fairy, Shannon, Antilope. English c. 1870.

Size: 22 1/2" H x 29 182" W

       

There's a party going on … Rare and intricate Sailor's Return woolwork picture (woolie) with watercolor faces depicting sailor's and sweetheart's celebrating. While the ship in the background is waiting; notice the inn / pub as well as the red house.  English c. 1870.

Size: 28" H x 22 3/4" W

   

"The Sailor's Farewell" woolwork picture; very colorful with different embroidery techniques (long stitch, crewel work & collaging). English c. 1880.

Size: 20" H x 25 1/2" W

         

WO-0081

Beautiful draped curtains reveal this theatrical marine scene on this sailor's woolwork picture depicting a full-dressed 3-mask sailing ship, land and another small sailing ship. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 17 3/4" H x 27 1/4" W

   

Woolwork picture of American and British Naval Ships. Very interesting position for the American vessel is coming toward you as oppose to a side view; which is more common. The woolie sports chain & long-stich with nice variegated sky. English, 19th Century,

Size: 22" H x 29 1/2" W

 

Rare sailor woolwork picture / collage depicting figures of Britannia and a sailor with paper watercolor faces & arms. Embroidered on top “Prince of Wales Feathers”, coat-of-arms, flags, wreaths and three-masts British man-o'-war. English, 19th Century.

Size: 22" H x 23" W

   

Sailor Family Bouquet ~ Sailor, his sweetheart & his parents depicted amongst the tulips & roses; woolwork (woolie) picture. English c. 1880.

Size: 15" H x 14" L

     

WO-0091

Small dressed overall with colorful flags (harbor festivities) 3-masted ship sailor woolwork (woolie) picture with intricate sky. English c. 1870.

Size: 13 1/4" H x 14" L

       

WO-0093

An intricate chain stitch woolwork picture with an interesting sea and sky. It is housed in period burled frame which is extra nice. English c. 1840.

Size: 19 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W

           
           
           

 

 

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