Ship
French Prisoners of War
Category
Models
Date
1756 - 1763
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Place of origin
Sissinghurst
Collection
Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent
NT 803169
Summary
Model of a three-masted rigged merchant sailing ship of the 17th century, carved and painted with painted canvas sails, mounted on a wooden base. Produced by French Prisoners of War at Sissinghurst 1756-1763. The gift of Caroline Parsons, formerly owned by Dora Stayner of Sissinghurst
Provenance
formerly owned by Dora Stayner of Sissinghurst
Makers and roles
French Prisoners of War , carver