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The Merry Wives of Windsor medal
Description
One of a set of four Shakespeare Quatercentenary Medallions, depicting scenes from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. This one in gilded silver. Commissioned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Object number
STRST : SBT 1972-66/4
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Maker
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Date
1972 (c.)
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Material
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Marks & inscriptions
inscription : : obverse : bust of Shakespeare to the left, flanked by the Globe Theatre (to left) and the Swan Theatre (to right) with, below the masks of Comedy and Tragedy : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE THE SOULE OF THE AGE/THE APPLAUSE DELIGHT/THE WONDER OF OUR STAGE/MY SHAKESPEARE RISE. Ben Jonson. P. Vincze., inscription : : reverse : : The Merry Wives of Windsor,