DETAILS An antique mixed media painting called a Silky by the artist. Portrait of an American two-mast steamer ship named the Golden Rod. REFERENCE Photograph of the Golden Rod, Mystic Seaport Museum. Ship designer: J.E. Mouland, Builder: J.E. Smith (Nyack, New York), 1882. Originally named the Meteor, the ship was renamed the Golden Rod (1892-1909) by the owner Archibald Watt. STYLE Folk Art MEDIUM Oil on canvas with applied fabric and silk thread FRAMING Wood frame with gilt liner PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Attributed to Thomas H. Willis (Danish-American, 1845-1925) MARKS Unsigned PERIOD Late 19th century DATE Circa 1895 DIMENSIONS Width 43.5 Depth 1.5 Height 27.5 inches Sight: Width 35.5 Height 19.25 inches