Spectacles case

Brown leather case decorated with gilt tooling in two parts. The outer part has on the front, a canvas panel embroidered with petit point. It probably belonged to Maria Ward and is part of the contents of Captain Mortlock's box. Possibly to hold spectacles.

Object Details

ID: REL0105
Collection: Relics
Type: Spectacles case
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Wolverine fl.1798 [HMS]
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Ward, Maria
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 7 mm x 140 mm x 50 mm