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Description: | Framed woolwork picture by G.W. Smith of a warship under sail with a hoist of signal flags at the peak of the gaff. Embroidered in satin stitch, in knitting wool on a canvas backing with the rigging in silk.There is a crown above the ship which is surrounded by two Union Flags, two Red Ensigns, a French and a Dutch ensign. The flags have a border of red, pink and blue twist. At the base of the design is a checked pattern and foliage branches with pink leaves. In original maple frame.
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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