{"product_id":"pair-of-napoleonic-prisoner-of-war-straw-art-c-1810","title":"PAIR of Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Art (c. 1810)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredible representation of wartime art. An immaculately completed pair of floral urn motifs hand crafted by dyed straw during the Napoleonic War of the early 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;zkBhJc_b|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"CCvEPd\" jsuid=\"zkBhJc_b\" data-wiz-uids=\"zkBhJc_c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eNapoleonic prisoner of war (POW) straw art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or straw marquetry, was a highly detailed folk art produced by French prisoners held in British camps and prison ships(hulks) between 1793 and 1815\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Prisoners repurposed their straw bedding, splitting, flattening, and dyeing it to create intricate, iridescent boxes, pictures, and, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASURES\u003cbr\u003e6\"W x 8.5\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION NOTE\u003cbr\u003ePatina and signs of wear present, consistent with age. Paint chipping on frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL\u003cbr\u003eMost of what we sell are antique and vintage pieces that have natural age, wear and patina. Which we feel adds to its’ character + charm. While we do our best to showcase this in our photos and condition notes, please be aware of this when purchasing and inspect items are thoroughly to your liking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOUND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475606503605,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8004\/6517\/files\/IMG_6578.jpg?v=1772977621","url":"https:\/\/www.shoppefound.com\/products\/pair-of-napoleonic-prisoner-of-war-straw-art-c-1810","provider":"FOUND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}