16(H) x 11(W) x 6.25(D)

Hamilton, Ontario. Ca: 1885. Walnut, with black, green and cream paint. Wire nails. A documented folk art shelf commemorating Canada's famous oarsman, Ned Hanlon. "Ned Hanlon" is carved in shallow relief on a banner above a silhouetted image of the rower himself. Hanlon is famed for pioneering the use of the sliding seat in a single scull. Several similar shelves have been found with a printed label of the "American Bracket Company, King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario". Good condition. Part of supporting bracket has been replaced. 16(H) x 11(W) x 6.25(D)". Illustrated in Canadian Folk Art to 1950 (Fleming/Rowan, pp.462,473). $1500/2000.