Bust, probably of Prince Charles Edward Stewart

This wax bust is probably of Prince Charles Edward Stewart. It dates from the 18th century.

The bust shows the Prince dressed in a brown coat, waistcoat and plaid.

Charles had come from France to launch a rebellion to overthrow the ruling Hanoverian dynasty in Britain and win the British throne for his father, James. After initial success, the rebellion ended in disaster at Culloden in April 1746.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-741-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NT 114
Date:	18th century
Material:	Wax
Dimensions:	100 mm H x 100 mm W x 80 mm D
What:	Bust
Subject:	Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Prince Charles Edward Stuart or Charles Edward Stewart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) (subject)
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Description:	Wax bust, probably of Prince Charles Edward Stewart, showing the Prince dressed in a brown coat, waistcoat and plaid
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