Domino box

The inside of this Domino box is decorated with a British sailor mourning at a bust of Nelson. This was a common theme on souvenirs and commemorative pieces after the Battle of Trafalgar. This particular piece was made by a French prisoner-of-war and sold to provide the prisoner with a little income.

Object Details

ID: AAA0002
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Domino box
Display location: Not on display
Creator: France: Armed Forces
Date made: 1803-1814
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 64 mm x 77 mm x 220 mm
Parts: Domino box