Sailors valentine

Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. & Bernard A. Woodman Sailor's Valentine, a Ralph Cahoon central oil painting, shell-work by B.A. Woodman #118.

They made great last-minute gifts after months at sea.

May 24 – Sept 1, 2019

A Sailors Valentine made by Virginia Marcellus

This Collections, Furniture/Decorative Arts piece is offered in our February 6, 2021 Auction. Register to bid with Rafael Osona Auctions Nantucket, MA.

A Bit of History of the Origin of the Sailors' Valentine, plus simple instructions on how to make your own Sailors' Valentine. Beautiful gift & home decor

image: new england museum When I was young, I would walk along the beach with my mum. I love the smell of the o… | Seashell crafts, Shell crafts diy, Shell artwork

The story behind a Sailor's Valentine - an old tradition used to form a handmade tribute to an amazing father and special memories of times shared

A sailor’s valentine is a (usually) sentimental gift made using large numbers of small seashells. They were generally made between 1830 and 1890 and were designed to be brought home from a sa…

Inspired by tradition, crafted with artistry, Sandy Moran has a well deserved reputation for fashioning spectacular sailor’s valentines. Her pieces are inspired by the original items, yet surpass them in beauty and complexity...