White embroidered linen played an integral role in the early modern death ritual, as a tool in the spiritual preparation of an individual for the afterlife.
Elizabeth Sharrett Othello Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsI wanted to take this opportunity on this year's World Refugee Day to thank the members of the Coventry group for all their support and involvement.
Shakespeare's StoriesIn anticipation of Midsummer, we're looking at Malcolm Davies's photograph of Titania's bower from Adrian Noble's 1994 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthPeter Hewitt explores this coif, or ladies bonnet-style cap, which was probably made in the early 1600s
Peter Hewitt Othello Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsStoryteller and exhibition curator Jan Blake tells us a little more about the themes of concealment and identity that are explored in the Shakespeare Stories exhibition in the RSC's Swan Bar.
Shakespeare's StoriesThis month’s post gives a sneak peek into some of the features available in the second version of our Eye Shakespeare app, namely: augmented reality.
Robyn Greenwood Going DigitalArguably the most recognisable item of clothing from the early modern period, the ruff was a key fashion accessory for both wealthy men and women.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsDebate surrounds many portraits of Shakespeare, not the least of which is The Flower Portrait, an image that seems to coincide with his engraving in the first folio.
Catherine Simpson Painting ShakespeareTable carpets were high status objects that were used by the social elite in early modern English society.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn this blog post, I highlight some documents where monarchs have (quite literally) left their mark in the archive - royal signatures.
Amy Hurst Monarchy in the Archives