NAM.1963-10-236-1

Trunk, 1857 (c), owned by Brig Gen John Nicholson and used by him during the Indian Mutiny. In the shape of a cube formed from solid wooden slabs covered in leather; hinged lid secured at the front with a hasp and loop; the leather is fixed to the boxes by rivetted strips of metal; one of the four legs is missing; the white paper lining is printed in a dotted honeycomb pattern; hinged metal handle. Nicholson served in India from gaining his commission in 1839 until his death during the Indian Mutiny in 1857. He died from wounds received whilst leading the first attack at the Siege of Delhi, 23 Sep 1857.

Indian Mutiny (1857-1859)