M0015484: Lord Nelson's medicine chest: top view

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Photograph of the top of a medicine chest which belonged to Lord Nelson and was carried in his cabin on the Victory. The chest has engraved corners. It was purchased at auction in 1908 and accessioned in 1941 (accession number R7/1941). Related images: M0015482, M0015483, M0015483EA

M0015484: Lord Nelson's medicine chest: top view

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