Plaque
An oblong lustre wall plaque, transfer-printed in black with a view of a warship under sail wearing an ensign and pennant. Below it are two cornucopiae with flowers and an inscription in a cartouche: 'May Peace and Plenty/on our Nation Smile/And Trade with Commerce/Bless the British Isle.' The deep border is painted with pink lustre and the scrolled edges are decorated with copper lustre. There are two holes pierced for suspension.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA5159 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Plaque |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 200 x 230 x 30 mm |