This NAIVE FOLK ART WOOLWORK, framed and behind glass, comes with provenance and a story.
The WOOLWORK depicts THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST.
The back of the picture tells the story:
‘By Walter Elton circa 1900. Born in South Petherton, Somerset 1875. Coal Miner killed underground by being chopped up by runaway trucks in a Welsh Mine November 7th 1914 and buried in Bedwelty Cemetery November 12th 1914.
A religious man who always carried a bible. He left five children all under 10 years old. 4 sons and one daughter (Mary Elizabeth Epton (24/04/1905 - 24/06/1995) who kept the picture until her death.
Picture reframed by grandson Cliff Whittingham (January 28th 1989). Could smell coal fumes and found candle wax spots on the canvas creating a strong link to the past’.
In good condition.
Dimensions of Frame:
Height: 22 inches (56 cm)
Width: 19.75 inches (50 cm)
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Antique Number: SA1098269
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 56cm (22.0inches)
Width is 50cm (19.7inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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