Napkin
White linen napkin with a ship motif in the centre and a patterned border. 'Keppel and Honour 1779' in the centre design. Commemorates the acquittal of Augustus Keppel (1725-1786) who was court martialled following a dispute with his second in command Sir Hugh Palliser at the second battle of Ushant.
Object Details
| ID: | TXT0171 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Textiles |
| Type: | Napkin |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1779 |
| People: | Keppel, Augustus |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 1015 x 885 mm |