Leather wallet

A large leather wallet, having a flap with a scalloped edge and a metal clasp. It is navy-coloured outside and tan inside with three compartments, two lined with marbled paper. In gold lettering under the flap: 'Rt. Tomlinson 1765.' It belonged to Captain Robert Tomlinson RN (circa 1733-1813).

Object Details

ID: REL0191
Collection: Relics
Type: Wallet
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1765
People: Tomlinson, Robert; Lance, Ada Cecilia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 16 mm x 190 mm x 133 mm