Antique Woolie Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery of a Ship

Victorian, circa 1870. 8.7ins high, 11.8ins wide, 1ins deep. Antique Sailor's Woolwork Embroidery Picture of a three masted ship.

The embroidery is worked in wool and cotton in a variety of stitches, on cotton ground.

Some details picked out in metallic thread and beads.

Colours white, cream, blues, black and red.

Scene depicts a three masted ship with sails unfurled, flying the White Ensign, the flag of the British Royal Navy.

Framed in old frame with rippled, old glass.

Mounting: The embroidery is tacked to a wood panel. Frame backed with additional original paper.

CONDITION: Generally Good: A number of small holes, mainly to the sails.

Two small stains.

A loose thread.

Frame has a little wear but is in good condition and ready to hang.