1873 Wood Engraving Charles Wynne Nicholls Art Mastheaded Midshipman Navy YTG6

"Mast-Headed - A Middy in Disgrace" This is an original 1873 black and white double-page wood engraving of a painting by Charles Wynne Nicholls (1831-1903) that portrays a young midshipman in the British Royal Navy being "mast-headed", (a form of naval punishment that allowed officers to sent a sailor to the top of the mast to stay there until the officer decided to let them down), aboard a sailing ship during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Light surface rub - top left corner. Please note: There is an original center crease. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 14 x 19.5 inches; 36 x 50 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Period Paper is proud to present a co