Lock of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson
Hair belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Stored with the object, are a letter dated Nov'r 19th and a note from the donor. Formerly owned by novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) who gave it to his daughter's music tutor
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Object Details
ID: | REL0160 |
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Collection: | Relics |
Type: | Hair |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | Early 19th century |
People: | Nelson, Horatio; Scott, Walter McGrath, Terence |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 60 mm x 45 mm |
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