Napkin

Nelson commemorative napkin. White, with centre design of anchor within sun's rays surrounded by a circle of oak leaves, surmounted by a crown with inscription 'Nelson, Trafalgar 21st Oct 1805' and 'Victoria' on a pennant over the crown. Oak leaf and acorn border. Written in waterproof ink on edge '18 J Gordon'.

Object Details

ID: TXT0186
Collection: Textiles
Type: Napkin
Display location: Not on display
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 21 Oct 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 914.4 x 762 mm