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Halfway through our series of Shakespeare in 100 Objects, Dr. Tara Hamling discusses some of our discoveries thus far.
Tara Hamling Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsHalfway through our series of Shakespeare in 100 Objects, Dr. Tara Hamling discusses some of our discoveries thus far.
Tara Hamling Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsTake a closer look at 'We Three Loggerheads', a 17th century painting from our collections
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsWhite 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 ObjectsPeter Hewitt explores this coif, or ladies bonnet-style cap, which was probably made in the early 1600s
Peter Hewitt Othello Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsArguably 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 ObjectsTable carpets were high status objects that were used by the social elite in early modern English society.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsToday’s object is a wooden doll, possibly from the seventeenth century, of German, Dutch, or French origins, and is now in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsFire-backs formed a set of objects for cooking and heating; this one shows a connection to Stratford's local government and the rise of civic identity.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsUsed during the dessert course of a meal or banquet, spice plates would have been used to present delicacies like sweetmeats, exotic spices, fruit, honey wafers and refined sugar to the guests.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsToday’s object is an elaborately turned child’s high chair, which can normally be seen on display at Hall’s Croft.
Shakespeare in 100 Objects