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Her effigy in wood: figureheads with feminine subjects.
From:
The Magazine Antiques
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December 1, 1996| Author:
Lewis, Tony
| COPYRIGHT 1996 Brant Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Figureheads began adorning the prows of ships as early as 17th century. However, it was only in the late 18th century when female subjects were used because they were thought to bring bad luck. Mermaids, Greek and Roman goddesses, and queens were the most common figurehead subjects.
Perhaps more than any other maritime artifact, figureheads with feminine subjects evoke the romantic age of sailing. Even when removed from their original context, the mermaids, goddesses, and stately la...
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