Silk picture

Silk picture in relief of the ship 'Plymouth Rock' 1849 (Norwegian) with cliffs in the background, a lighthouse and two-masted vessel on the right hand side. Black velvet hulls. Silk sails, pencil reef lines. Blue silk background, sewn silk sea and coastal view. Embroidered under the vessel 'PLYMOUTH ROCK A.F. SARPSBORG Capt N. Madsen'.

Object Details

ID: TXT0044
Collection: Textiles
Type: Silk picture
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Willes, Thomas
Vessels: Plymouth Rock 1849 (Norwegian)
People: Madsen, N.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 698.5 x 965.2 mm