Lord Nelson’s Funeral Barge English Woolwork picture Inscribed: FUNERAL BARGE CONVEYING NELSONS BODY/ GREENWICH TO WHITEHALL 1806 This very graphic “wooly” depicts the naval hero Lord Nelson’s funeral barge being rowed about 6 miles up the River Thames from Greenwich to Whitehall in 1806. “They were all in mourning cloaks over their full uniform coats. The banner of emblems was borne in this barge, by Lord Nelson’s own captain, Captain T. M. Hardy”. Much is available on the internet about this historic event. Wool on wool; 16 3/4” x 23” framed. Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers