For Sailors of All Nations

Designed by W.C.M. (W.C. Mills)

Framed chromolithograph print / broadside 44 x 33 cm (with the framed size being approx 61cm x 47cm)

Printed by Unwin Brothers 1881

Designed on behalf of The Mission to Deep-Sea Fishermen

Evangelical broadside employing maritime imagery, a ship's wheel, and signal flags to convey Bible messages. The central image is of a large ship's wheel, with Bible texts placed on the hub, handles, spokes, and interstices. The whole is framed by various texts expressed in signal code, interspersed with nautical vignettes with Biblical captioning.

ORIGINAL PRINT / BROADSIDE

EXTREMELY RARE - Worldcat only lists one holding worldwide, at the Yale Center for British Art.

The frame is worn and loose, and would benefit from either repair or replacement.

The print itself has some marks the front as shown and is also heavily marked/stained on the rear (where there is some text relating to the Misson to Deep Sea Fishermen).

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