Cap for E. H. Sothern as Hamlet
Theatre Costume
1907 (made)
1907 (made)
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| Place of origin |
E. H. Sothern (1859–1933) wore this cap as part of his costume when playing the title role in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The production dates from 1907 during Sothern’s acting partnership with Julia Marlowe (1865–1950), when they were celebrated on the American stage as the pre-eminent Shakespearean actors. Although they appeared for a season in London, they were unable to attract the same following as they had in the U.S.A.
Object details
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| Title | Cap for E. H. Sothern as Hamlet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wool twill with bunched ribbon |
| Brief description | Cap, black wool twill with bunched ribbon decoration, worn by E. H. Sothern as Hamlet in 1907. |
| Physical description | Soft bonnet, black wool twill gathered into a band and with bunched ribbon decoration. The ribbons are pleated and the ends have been deliberately frayed. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Royal Shakespeare Company |
| Summary | E. H. Sothern (1859–1933) wore this cap as part of his costume when playing the title role in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The production dates from 1907 during Sothern’s acting partnership with Julia Marlowe (1865–1950), when they were celebrated on the American stage as the pre-eminent Shakespearean actors. Although they appeared for a season in London, they were unable to attract the same following as they had in the U.S.A. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Holmes, Martin. Stage Costumes and Accessories in the London Museum. London : HMSO, 1968
no.328 |
| Other number | 61.79/1 - Museum of London number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.2803-2010 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2010 |
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