Record

Box, made by French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle

< 1 of 1 > Back
Postcard of Box, made by French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle.
000-180-000-079-C
© National Museums Scotland

Box, made by French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle

This wood and straw-work marquetry box with mirror was made by French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle. It dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.

Fancy box, made by French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle

During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815), many French prisoners were taken to British gaols or prison ships. It was during this period that Edinburgh Castle reached its climax as a war prison. The majority of the prisoners were sailors but soldiers arrived later following Wellington's victories in Spain. Those prisoners who were skilled in crafts began to make articles which they were permitted to sell to visitors.


Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID: 000-180-000-079-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NT 88
Date: Late 18th or early 19th century
Material:
Dimensions:
What: Box, fancy
Subject: Costume - small personal boxes (patch, cosmetics, jewel) (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:
References:
  • Tabraham, C (ed). Edinburgh Castle. Scotland: Historic Scotland, 1994. p 40. 
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran