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Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, c. 1750 (wood)
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Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, c. 1750 (wood)
3071350 Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, c.1750 (wood) by English School, (18th century); 85.5x35x29 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From the 1790s the Little Wooden Midshipman was the well-loved symbol for William Heather nautical shop and academy at 157 Leadenhall Street, later known as Nories. Dickens was so fond of the Midshipman that he gave him a starring role in Dombey and Son as the sign of Sol Gil, nautical equipment maker. He also describes him in The Uncommerical Traveller. The shop at 156 Minories was indeed bombed and later demolished. In 1946, the firm loaned the Midshipman to the Charles Dickens Museum); eCharles Dickens Museum; eCharles Dickens Museum, London; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, a remarkable piece of art from the 18th century. Crafted entirely out of wood, this exquisite sculpture measures 85.5x35x29 cm and is currently housed in the Charles Dickens Museum in London, UK. The Little Wooden Midshipman holds great significance as it was once the beloved symbol for William Heather's renowned nautical shop and academy at 157 Leadenhall Street. Later known as Nories, this establishment became synonymous with maritime expertise during its time. Renowned author Charles Dickens held a deep fondness for the Little Wooden Midshipman, even immortalizing him in his literary works. In Dombey and Son, he bestowed upon this iconic figure the role of Sol Gil, a skilled maker of nautical equipment. Additionally, Dickens described him vividly in The Uncommercial Traveller. Interestingly, history took an unfortunate turn when the original shop at 156 Minories was bombed and subsequently demolished. However, in a gesture that preserves its legacy to this day, William Heather's firm loaned the cherished Midshipman to the Charles Dickens Museum in 1946. As we gaze upon this photograph print capturing every intricate detail of this wooden masterpiece—its sailor attire complete with tricorn hat—we are reminded not only of its artistic brilliance but also its profound influence on literature and navigation during Georgian times.
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