This scene of full rigged ships drying their sails in a busy port. The misty weather, the presence of a stagecoach and railroad engine in addition to the tall pines in the background point to a port somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Ships to such locations in the age of sail would have brought in Inchesdry goods to support the local population and would leave heavy with lumber and ore. The stagecoach was an important conveyance for passengers to and from the ships, as was the steam locomotive which could also carry cargoes to and from ships. Inches
The process of drying sails was common and one commonly depicted in maritime art. Before the late 20th century sailcloth was a more Inchesporous fabric which could not sustain pressure differences. Wetting the canvas was said to thicken the fibers and give more resistance to the wind and thus speed to the vessel. Even if the technique was not used, mildew could eat away at precious inches of sailcloth over time, and poor care could lead Inchesto stretch and a poorly setting sail. Time in port allowed the sails to catch the sun and dry before they were furled.
In very good condition, untouched, and set into a period midcentury modern frame with fabric inset. Inches
