British Sailor’s Woolwork “Portrait of the S.S. Great Eastern,” 19th century, known as “The Great Iron Ship” was woven by a sailor named Rumley, depicting a sidewheeler, steamer and sailing ship with furled sails on a calm sea.
23 ½ in. x 35 ½ in. Overall 40 ½ in. x 29 in.

Note: Rumley was stationed in Hong Kong when the S.S. Great Eastern visited there. “The Great Iron Ship” used by the British to lay the Atlantic cable 1857-1866 was larger than any of the present time, too large so it was finally dismantled.