{"product_id":"nannie-the-witch","title":"Nannie the Witch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognisable figureheads in the National\nMaritime Museum's world-leading collection is Nannie the witch, who leans with\noutstretched arm from the bow of \u003ci\u003eCutty Sark \u003c\/i\u003etowards the River Thames.\nNannie, who has provided protection to the ship in at least three different\nforms over the course of its history, is at the centre of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCutty Sark \u003c\/i\u003eexperts Louise Macfarlane and Claire\nDenham explore the history of the figurehead, including its original design by\nHercules Linton and construction by carver Frederick Hellyer. Using drawings\nand archival photographs, they show how the figure morphed into the version at\nthe ship's bow today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a contribution from master carver Andy Peters,\nresponsible for the Nannie that was installed in 2021, the book documents the\nprocess of creating a figurehead and considers the art of figurehead carving as\nan endangered skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Maritime Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57394659393880,"sku":"9781917985017","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/nannie-the-witch","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}