Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Small pink wax profile of Nelson in unifom facing left. It is mounted on blue glass with foil behind, in a circular wooden frame painted black. A retailer's label on the reverse reads: 'A.R. Thomas, The Old Curiosity Shop, New Street, Birmingham'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0653
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: 25 mm x 125 mm