Wardrobe

Mahogany cupboard on a base consisting of one long and two small drawers with brass handles. The cupboard top opens to reveal seven pull-out sliding trays for the storage of clothes. Hepplewhite style piece on plain bracket feet. There is a brass inscribed plaque above the doors: 'This wardrobe belonged to Admiral Viscount Nelson, Duke of Bronte and afterwards to his daughter Miss Horatia Nelson Nelson'.

Object Details

ID: AAA3621
Type: Wardrobe
Display location: Not on display
Date made: ca.1750-1760
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1854 mm x 1054 mm x 610 mm