At the height of the age of sail most ocean-going windjammers were four-masted barques, because they required less crew, were easier to handle and better at going to windward than a full-rigged ship, and downwind they could outperform a schooner or barquentine. While a full-rigged ship is the best runner available, and fore-and-aft rigged vessels are the best at going to windward, the barque was the best compromise which combined the best elements of the two.
The woolie remains in very good condition with bright colors and no discernible damage. The metallic finished mat has developed a good amount of unusual and rather cool verdigris tarnish. The woolie was mounted a little shy of the mat so that some of the unworked edge is exposed to view.
Measures: 15 in H x 21-1/4 in W
Framed: 21-1/2 in H x 28-1/8 in W
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Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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Style:Folk Art(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:WoolHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:1870-1879
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
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Reference Number:Seller: AD – 274-27 VEYSeller: LU903939856082
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