Portrait plaque

A metal plaque that would be attached to a framed portrait plaque. The black plaque has a rounded edge and has an inscription in gold, which reads: Wax cast of SIR JOHN FRANKLIN presented by CHARLES E. PITMAN ESQ. 1912. There are two holes near the top of the plaque.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0556.1
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1 mm x 127 mm x 100 mm
Parts: Portrait plaque
  • Portrait plaque (OBJ0556.1)