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Tobacco stopper

Description

A tobacco stopper carved by Thomas Sharp of Stratford-upon-Avon about 1769-1799 and made from mulberry wood, supposedly from the tree thought to have been planted by Shakespeare; the top carved in the shape of Shakespeare's head. No fitting on foot.

Object number

STRST : SBT 2005-16
Maker

Sharp, Thomas
Date

1769-1799
Technique

carved
Material

wood mulberry wood

Measurements
Length

80 mm
Width

12 mm
Depth

10 mm

Credit line

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

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Tobacco stopper

Description

Object number

Maker

Date

Technique

Material

Measurements

Length

Width

Depth

Credit line

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