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Portrait plaque
Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Probably a circular box lid. A profile portrait embossed in brass, the subject in uniform facing left with draped shoulders. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 19 SEPTR 1758.' The plaque is mounted in a square black frame with a suspension ring, the attachment in the shape of a foul anchor and naval crown.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0591 |
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| Type: | Portrait plaque |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 125 mm x 110 mm x 10 mm |