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Plaster cast of Nelson's face made in 1800 (Life mask) Long Caption: Plaster life mask of Nelson, eyes open, hair parted in centre (the hair added by modelling)& accompanied by the two-section matrix from which it was cast. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection Object: SCU0106 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1800 Medium: plaster Size: Overall: 203 x 127 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.