Silk picture

Silk picture. In the centre an oval photograph of Petty Officer F.L. Ruck. Flanked by national flags including that of the Republic of China 1912-28 pattern. Above a crown and the inscription: 'IN MEMORY OF MY CRUISE IN CHINA AND JAPAN'. Below and embroidered oval picture of a warship. On ribbon 'HMS NEWCASTLE' below 'F.L.RUCK'. Unframed.

Object Details

ID: TXT0041
Collection: Textiles
Type: Silk picture
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Newcastle 1909 (HMS)
Date made: 1912-1915
People: Ruck, F L, P/Ofl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Textile: 520 x 440 mm