British Sailor’s Woolwork of an Unidentified Warship, circa 1880, worked in trapunto technique and using both silk and wool thread, the large steam and sail-powered iron-hulled vessel is portrayed navigating calm waters within an arched reserve surmounted by a crown and flanked by blossoming roses and thistles in vintage bird’s eye maple frame with reverse painted glass inner border and gilt slip
15 ¼ in. x 25 ½ in. Overall 25 ½ in. x 31 in.
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