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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 (playwright)

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Dates

  • Existence: 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Collection of book illustrations representing theatrical characters from Shakespeare and Restoration plays

 Collection — Box Df.4.92
Identifier: Coll-2892
Scope and Contents

This is a collection of illustrations taken from printed books, representing characters in costume from Shakespear's plays, and Restoration plays. Three envelopes, labelled: "Shakespeare" (53 illustrations), "Mainly Restoration drama" (24 illustrations), and "To be identified - Mainly Restoration drama" (25 illustrations). Most illustrations date from the 1770s, and have been "Published for Bells British Theatre".

Dates: 1770s
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

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