Tablecloth

Nelson commemorative tablecloth. Centre: flowered cartouche with the battle plan of Trafalgar; Corners: phoenix, fouled anchor, standards, cannons, with 'VICTORIA' woven above; Border: oak leaves and acorns; Sides: entwined dolphins. 'J.F.P.' embroidered in cross stitch across one corner.

Object Details

ID: TXT0151
Collection: Textiles
Type: Tablecloth
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 21 Oct 1805
People: Portlock, J F ?; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3845 mm x 2730 mm