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H Beard Print Collection

Print
late 19th century - early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This three quarter length photograph of Brandon Thomas shows him dressed in the costume he wore in the role of John of Gaunt. A velvet cap adorned with metal and stone brooch in the centre is matched with a plain hood in the same fabric. This is worn over a front fastening silk doublet patterned with squares of applique decoration. He also wears what appears to be a large metal chain of office. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Print
Brief description
Photograph of Brandon Thomas dressed for the role of John of Gaunt, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
This three quarter length photograph of Brandon Thomas shows him dressed in the costume he wore in the role of John of Gaunt. A velvet cap adorned with metal and stone brooch in the centre is matched with a plain hood in the same fabric. This is worn over a front fastening silk doublet patterned with squares of applique decoration. He also wears what appears to be a large metal chain of office.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.1cm
  • Width: 26.1cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Summary
This three quarter length photograph of Brandon Thomas shows him dressed in the costume he wore in the role of John of Gaunt. A velvet cap adorned with metal and stone brooch in the centre is matched with a plain hood in the same fabric. This is worn over a front fastening silk doublet patterned with squares of applique decoration. He also wears what appears to be a large metal chain of office. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
F.137-51 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.6055-2009

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Record createdDecember 30, 2009
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