Plaque

An oblong, lustre wall plaque, transfer-printed with a view of 'HMS Northumberland' 1798 approaching land. She is wearing an ensign at the stern and a Union Flag at the main mast and men are furling sails on all the yards. 'NORTHUMBERLAND 74' is inscribed at the bottom of the transfer. The plaque has a deep border painted with pink lustre with the scrolled edges decorated with copper lustre. The plaque is provided with suspension holes and the maker's name is impressed on the reverse.

Object Details

ID: AAA5157
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plaque
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dixon & Co
Vessels: Northumberland (1798)
People: Dixon & Co
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 190 x 215 x 35 mm