Tablecloth

Nelson commemorative tablecloth. In the centre, a flowered cartouche with the battle plan of Trafalgar. At the corners - a phoenix, fouled anchor, standards, cannon, with woven inscription 'VICTORIA' above. At either side there are two pairs of entwined dolphins. The border shows oak leaves and acorns.

Object Details

ID: TXT0152
Collection: Textiles
Type: Tablecloth
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 21 Oct 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3985 mm x 2685 mm