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
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