Figureheads of the Royal Navy
Pulvertaft, David2011
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The first figureheads that were carved to represent the names of British warships appeared during the reign of Henry VIII, the last ones in the early years of the 20th century. This book follows the development of these carvings, examining how the carvers interpreted the names and the symbolism incorporated in their designs.
Main title:
Figureheads of the Royal Navy / by David Pulvertaft.
Author:
Imprint:
Barnsley : Seaforth, 2011.
Collation:
256 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9781848321014 (hbk)
Dewey class:
623.82
Language:
English
BRN:
359533