Block with painted schooner "Aurora" courtesy of the collection of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (@SFMaritimeNPS). See "#AmericanFolkArt: An Enduring Legacy", on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fcyWpg2hGV
This tweet was posted on March 09, 2018.
For centuries, people have traveled the seas exploring new territories, engaging in trade, fishing, and whaling. A seaman had to be a jack-of-all-trades in order to perform his duties. #AmericanFolkArt @SFMaritimeNPS
This tweet was posted on March 09, 2018.
To pass the time during slow periods and calm seas, sailors adapted their varied skill sets to a number of handicrafts. Using their imagination, men transformed wood, bone, and rope into a variety of folk art. #AmericanFolkArt @SFMaritimeNPS
This tweet was posted on March 09, 2018.