Macrame, Decorative
Object Details
- Physical Description
- (Sea-Air Operations Exhibit element)
- Summary
- Decorative ropework is a traditional navy pastime, persisting from the age of sail when sailors would make objects like this in their free time from trimmings and worn-out rope available aboard ship. Artistic items like this remain part of the ceremonial quarterdeck (boarding area) decor on modern vessels. These three pieces were made specifically for the National Air and Space Museum to decorate the "quarterdeck" entry to the Sea-Air Operations Gallery (1976-2018).
- Credit Line
- Gift of the weaver John W. Augustine
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A20190444000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- AWARDS-Miscellaneous
- Materials
- Organic Fibers/Material
- Ferrous Alloy
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 231.1 × 33 × 1.3cm (7 ft. 7 in. × 1 ft. 1 in. × 1/2 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Record ID
- nasm_A20190444000
