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A model of the font at Holy Trinity Church in which Shakespeare was baptised

Description

A model of the font at Holy Trinity Church in which Shakespeare was baptised; supposed to have been formerly owned by the author Marie Corelli (1855-1924), who is thought to have used it for keeping postage stamps.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 2006-22/2

  • Date

    1801-1900

  • Material

    wood

  • Measurements

  • Width

    87 mm (base)
    94 mm (bowl)

  • Height

    149 mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    : handwritten : base : : model of font, in which Shakespeare was baptized,

  • Location

    see Events

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust