It is widely believed that Nelson wore an eye-patch to cover the wound, but in fact this is not true – he had no need for a patch as the eye appeared normal – only the vision had gone. Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Pre-Owned. or Best Offer. S S p P 5 7 J 1 8 o R 6 C n s o r e d. Pottery Creamy White Green Pitcher Lord Nelson 6-73 Made In England 4 … Paul Tracy; Nelson had lost his eye before the Nile. Nelson disobeyed Admiral Hyde Parker at the Battle of Copenhagen, putting a telescope to his blind eye and saying "I see no ships". Nelson wore an eye-patch. The nearest he got was a green shade worn like the peak of a cap. - True Nelson had a flagrant affair with Lady Emma Hamilton. Contrary to popular belief, Nelson never wore an eye patch. Furthermore, Nelson complained of photophobia, requesting green eye shields for both eyes, which he hung from the brim of his hat. From shop Saltofmotherearth. Admiral Lord Nelson and his affection for his native county of Norfolk is the subject of a major exhibition entitled 'Nelson & Norfolk curated by the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery (running until 1st of October). 10 Although it is a common misconception that he wore an eye patch, Lord Nelson actually wore a green shade over his forehead for comfort. He lost the sight of his right eye but neither he nor the statue on Nelson's Column have ever been seen with an eye patch. C $19.45. His elevation to supreme hero, almost a deity, was confirmed as his state funeral on January 9, 1806, was solemnly witnessed by tens of thousands. I believe he wore a shade, not a patch, over his 'good' eye. Nelson and Norfolk Exhibition: Norwich Castle Museum opens tomorrow . Pirate ships were famously egalitarian and democratic. It’s also possible that pirates wore eye patches and British officers didn’t because their crews were structured differently. Nelson did not actually lose his eye, and was still able to distinguish between light and dark, but the sight was gone. Vintage HORATIO NELSON Lord Admiral, Chalkware Head Eye Patch, Battle of Trafalgar, Napoleon's War, Saltofmotherearth Saltofmotherearth. Details about Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Vintage Eye Patch Toby Pitcher Jug Lord Nelson Brown Pottery England 7 71 3" Item Information. There is still vigorous debate about whether British naval hero Lord Nelson — who was blind in one eye — wore an eye patch. Lord Nelson’s death was immediately commemorated in monument, in street and building name and in contemporary song, art and poetry. - False. 5 out of … Nelson’s death in victory compounded his heroic status. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. From United States. 68.23.224.34 17:36, 17 May 2005 (UTC) There is no evidence that Nelson ever wore an eye patch, though there is pretty conclusive evidence of the shade. 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