Bust, probably of Prince Charles Edward Stewart

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NT 114
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Wax
  Bust
  
• 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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