Lock of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson

Hair belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Stored with the object, are a letter dated Nov'r 19th and a note from the donor. Formerly owned by novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) who gave it to his daughter's music tutor

Object Details

ID: REL0160
Collection: Relics
Type: Hair
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio; Scott, Walter McGrath, Terence
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 45 mm