Belt for E. H. Sothern as Hamlet
Theatre Costume
1907 (made)
1907 (made)
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E. H. Sothern (1859–1933) wore this belt 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 | Belt for E. H. Sothern as Hamlet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Metallic thread, woven, with gilt metal and glass |
| Brief description | Belt, woven gold thread with gilt metal and glass decoration, worn by E. H. Sothern as Hamlet in 1907. |
| Physical description | Belt, woven gold cotton ribbons with dark gold braid, decorated with gilded metal and glass jewel decoration. Attached to the circular belt, is a further long tab which hangs over the front and is decorated in the same manner. The belt is faced with pale green cotton sateen. A series of large metal hooks have been stitched to this facing. A 'loop' of beige kid has also been roughly stitched to this facing, perhaps to hold a dagger or knife. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Royal Shakespeare Company |
| Summary | E. H. Sothern (1859–1933) wore this belt 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 | 61.79/2 - Museum of London number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.2804-2010 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2010 |
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