Quatercentenary Commemorative Plate - front

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Date:1964

Description:This was commissioned by W.H. Smith Limited to commemorate the 400th anniversary in 1964 of Shakespeare's birth. It bears a copy of the Droeshout engraving of Shakespeare from the title-page of the 'First Folio' and a facsimile signature. This is surrounded by eighteen facsimile signatures of Shakespearian actors (including Sybil Thorndike, Edith Evans, Judi Dench, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Michael Redgrave, and John Stride).

By Holkham Lidor

Identity number SBT 1990-5/10


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1820s
Shakespearian Club Mug
Shakespearian Club Mug

Blue transfer printed mug. The image of Shakespeare used here is based on the Westminster ...

1870s
Porcelain Souvenir Group - 3/4 left front
Porcelain Souvenir Group - 3/4 left front

A porcelain souvenir made on the European Continent depicting the courtship of William ...

1900s
Miniature Bust of Shakespeare - 3/4
Miniature Bust of Shakespeare - 3/4

A continental porcelain bust derived from the Chandos and Chesterfield portraits. Identity ...

1960s
Doulton Quatercentenary Commemorative Plate - front
Doulton Quatercentenary Commemorative Plate - front

This plate bears a transfer-print reproduction of the Droeshout engraving of Shakespeare, ...

1980s
Wedgwood Souvenir Dish
Wedgwood Souvenir Dish

This jasperware (fine, unglazed ceramic) dish features a bust of Shakespeare derived ...

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Donor ref:SBT 1993-5/10 (14/9892)

Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Museum

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