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Portrait plaque
Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A gilt metal plaque on a velvet-covered mount. It has a profile, relief portrait inscribed: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'. He is shown in uniform, facing left, the base of the shoulders is draped. There are crossed olive branches below. The plaque has a circular gilt mount and is glazed. The whole is in a black rectangular frame, the suspension ring has an oak leaf and acorn attachment.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0619 |
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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 |
| Measurements: | Overall: 230 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm |