Visiting card

Nelson's visiting card in a later gilt, glazed wooden frame. The card is inscribed in cursive script: 'Viscount Nelson Duke of Bronte'. there is a metal plate on the frame inscribed: 'NELSON'S CARD PRESENTED TO H.M.S. NELSON BY ONE OF HIS DESCENDANTS BRONTE 1899'.

Object Details

ID: REL0126
Collection: Relics
Type: Visiting card
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Nile 1888 (HMS)
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection
Measurements: Overall: 36 mm x 247 mm x 232 mm
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