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View full screenGlass tumbler from the nécessaire de voyage or travelling service assembled by Martin-Guillaume Biennais for Napoleon's sister, the Princess Pauline Borghese, possibly at the time of her marriage to Prince Camillo Borghese in 1803: French, early 19th century, bequeathed to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, in 1825
A.1986.5.11
Nécessaire de voyage, Travelling service, Tumbler
Unknown
France, Western Europe
Early 19th century
Glass
Previous owner: Princess Pauline Borghese
Previous owner: Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, 1767 - 1852
European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
National Museum of Scotland
Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
National Museum of Scotland
Acquired with the aid of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund