19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of Canadian Fort, circa 1860

19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of Canadian Fort, circa 1860, a British sailor’s folk art woolwork depicting a fleet of various sized and rigged vessels and gunboats sailing around a Canadian fortress. Note the kayak paddling in the foreground! This is an extremely unusual and rare subject for a woolie… it is in fact the only one I have ever seen.

The woolie remains in fine, very strong and stable condition with only a small amount of the expected raised yarn ends. The colors remain bright and vibrant, with little discernible fading. Mounted in a period, likely original frame.

Measures: 14-3/4 in H x 17-3/4 in W
Framed: 19-3/4 in H x 22-3/4 in W