Funeral of Lord Nelson Printed Wooden Blocks
Date made: early 19th century
Description: Set of prints of funeral of Lord Nelson mounted on wooden blocks (triangular in section 1 inch high) of varying length. 1-58 (numbered on front and in ink on back where also titled 0. 17, 31 and 39 missing; in black, red yellow and blue on yellowed white paper. Possibly a souvenir or a child's toy, but since found in Balladoole House they may have a direct Captain Quilliam relationship. Published by John Wallis Junior, 7.3.1806 as single sheet.
Various blocks show crewmen of the Victory, carriages bearing Nelson's standards, pensioners from Greenwich hospital and soldiers from various regiments. The details are inscribed on the reverse of each in an old hand.
John Quilliam was born at Marown in 1771. He joined the Royal Navy voluntarily, his first ship being HMS Lion. He showed great merit, rising through the ranks and coming to the attention of Lord Nelson, who requested that he serve aboard his flagship HMS Victory. At the Battle of Trafalgar when the Victory’s steering gear was shot away, Quilliam devised a temporary method of steering the ship. Later, with the prize money which he was awarded following the battle, he returned to the Isle of Man and purchased property. For a number of years he served as a member of the House of Keys.
Materials: paper, wood
Object name: blocks
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1965-0136
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