Wall pocket

Two identical canvas wall pockets decorated with drawn thread work. Each pocket has two compartments, one backed with blue linen. There are two tassels on each side. On the back are beckets for fixing up in the sailor's bunk. They would have been used for holding small personal possessions.

Object Details

ID: AAA0114
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Wall pocket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: 335 x 340 mm; 295 mm x 295 mm
Parts: Wall pocket
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