Sailor's neckerchief

Printed in black with nautical information within a much faded blue border (now brown). The centre consists of a compass rose inside a lifebelt inscribed with the Trafalgar signal. On each side a sailor saluting. With information about weapons, signals, first aid, cutlass exercise etc. In oak frame, glazed.

Object Details

ID: TXT0397
Collection: Textiles
Type: Sailor's neckerchief
Display location: Not on display
Date made: ca.1894
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 765 x 902 mm