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Hamlet medal
Description
One of a set of four Shakespeare Quatercentenary Medallions, depicting scenes from 'Hamlet'. This one in gilded silver. Commissioned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Object number
STRST : SBT 1972-63/4
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Maker
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Date
1964 (c.)
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Material
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Marks & inscriptions
Bust of Shakespeare to left, flanked by Globe Theatre (to left) and the Swan Theatre (to right); below, the masks of Tragedy and Comedy : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. SOULE OF THE AGE/THE APPLAUSE DELIGHT/THE WONDER OF OUR STAGE/MY SHAKESPEARE RISE. Ben Jonson. P. Vincze., Hamlet Prince of Denmark,