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For the safety of all visitors, we’ll be closing areas of our grounds on Saturday and Sunday. The house and exhibitions remain fully open.

The image shows the interior of an art gallery exhibiting various sculptures and artifacts related to Victorian objects. The space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, contrasted with modern white walls. The exhibits are arranged throughout the room, including a large

FOLK ART

HMS Serapis

Artist: Unknown
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This richly detailed picture shows HMS Serapis fully dressed, with all flags displayed. It is typical of the woolworks made by sailors in the British navy during the 1800s. Sailors were adept at sewing and used this skill to create personal tributes to the ships on which they sailed.

Details

Artist
Unknown
Title
HMS Serapis
Date
About 1850
Medium
Wool and silk on canvas
Dimensions
H: 54.2 x W: 71.7 cm
Reference
CVCSC:0041.F
Collection
Folk Art
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