{"product_id":"1873-wood-engraving-charles-wynne-nicholls-art-mastheaded-midshipman-navy-ytg6-226489-ytg6-061","title":"1873 Wood Engraving Charles Wynne Nicholls Art Mastheaded Midshipman Navy YTG6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mast-Headed - A Middy in Disgrace\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1873 black and white double-page wood engraving of a painting by Charles Wynne Nicholls (1831-1903) that portrays a young midshipman in the British Royal Navy being \"mast-headed\", (a form of naval punishment that allowed officers to sent a sailor to the top of the mast to stay there until the officer decided to let them down), aboard a sailing ship during the Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Light surface rub - top left corner.   Please note: There is an original center crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 14 x 19.5 inches; 36 x 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings from \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic\u003c\/i\u003e that illustrate some of the famous people, places, and events of Victorian era England and the world. To continue browsing this remarkable collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Nicholls, Charles Wynne. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Nautical, Maritime, Children, Portrait\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYTG6A6B28C73 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21171495684,"sku":"226489_YTG6_061","price":96.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YTG6_061_e0fa57da-6b6a-4b38-85db-27af78e1f120.jpg?v=1571707535","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1873-wood-engraving-charles-wynne-nicholls-art-mastheaded-midshipman-navy-ytg6-226489-ytg6-061","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}