Fairfield County Show 2011

63 EARLE D. VANDEKAR OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE By appointment in Manhattan & White Plains, NY P.O. Box 55, Maryknoll, NY 10545 212.308.2022 Email: info@vandekar.com w ww.vandekar.com BOOTH 47 A large sailor’s woolwork-woolie of a Thames Barge with banner reading Harry & Nellie, circa 1885–1900. The sails of these barges were usually red ochre as is the ship in this woolie. To make a sail more efficient and to prolong its life they were dressed with a mixture of oil (traditionally fish oil), seawater and or horse urine if available and red ochre. Dimensions: 25 x 35½ inches