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. 'GE1' in red cross stitch in one corner. Set: TXT0175 - TXT0181;

Object Details

ID: TXT0175
Collection: Textiles
Type: Tablecloth
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Coulson, John William & Walter
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 21 Oct 1805
People: Eyre, George; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3795 mm x 2700 mm