Success to HMS Illustrious

Poem by Philip Thompson printed on silk in pink - 'Success to HMS Illustrious'. Commemorates her launch at Chatham 17 September 1896.

Object Details

ID: TXT0359
Collection: Textiles
Type: poem, silk
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Parrett & Neves
Vessels: Illustrious (1896)
Date made: 1896
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 331 x 221 mm