Maritime Tea Towel - Skilful Sailor

Exclusive to Experience Wellington, our Skilful Sailor Tea Towel is designed by us, made for you. 

Mrs Chippy was the ship's cat on Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antartica aboard the Endurance. Mrs Chippy gained her name from her owner Harry "Chippy" McNeish, who was a carpenter and shipwright on board the Endurance. You can learn more about Mrs Chippy's life and adventures in the Wellington Museum. 

• Experience Wellington exclusive
• Measurement: 50cm x 72cm
• Material: 100% undyed cotton

This item is part of our Maritime range that celebrates our city's maritime history. Designed here by our wonderful team, this range also includes tote bags, stubby holders, mugs, aprons, shot glasses and much more! 

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