Nannie
Figurehead of Cutty Sark, depicting Nannie the witch from Burns' poem 'Tam O'Shanter'. White female figure with left arm held forward, holding horse's tail. Wearing loose-fitting garment (a 'cutty sark'), slipping off right shoulder, breasts exposed. Gold trim on garment. Right arm by side. Looking forward. Mouth slightly open. Long hair, worn down. Small black pedestal, gold scrollwork.
Object Details
ID: | ZBA7639 |
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Type: | Figurehead |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Hellyer, Frederick |
Date made: | 1869 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Cutty Sark Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 2350 mm x 650 mm x 1360 mm x 275 kg |