Henry Irving as Hamlet
Bust
ca.1874 (made)
ca.1874 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Bronze bust of Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Hamlet, by E Onslow Ford RA (1852-1901). Given to Henry Irving by Ford
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Henry Irving as Hamlet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze bust of Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Hamlet, by Edward Onslow Ford RA (1852-1901). Given to Henry Irving by Ford |
| Physical description | Bronze bust of Irving as Hamlet by Edward Onslow Ford R.A. |
| Marks and inscriptions | SIR HENRY IRVING BY E. ONSLOW FORD RA. THIS BUST WAS GIVEN TO IRVING BY THE SCULPTOR AND REMAINED IN HIS POSSESSION UNTIL HIS DEATH (Inscribed on the base) |
| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Lady Brunner in December 1964. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Bronze bust of Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Hamlet, by E Onslow Ford RA (1852-1901). Given to Henry Irving by Ford |
| Other number | 1964/G/104 - BTMA accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.81-1978 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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