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The Globe Theatre

Print
1858-1877 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of The Globe Theatre, engraved by Godfrey, drawn by Skelton, published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Globe Theatre (published title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of The Globe Theatre, engraved by Godfrey, drawn by Skelton, published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Physical description
The print features an exterior view of the Globe Theatre from 1613. The print depicts the theatre in the centre of the page with houses surrounding and people in front. The building is silhouetted against a sunset and the image has been framed with foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.7cm (approximately)
  • Width: 24cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
'Plays / of / William Shakespeare / The Globe Theatre - 1613. / Cassell, Petter & Galpin : / London, Paris & New York.'
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs Race in March 1963.
Summary
Print of The Globe Theatre, engraved by Godfrey, drawn by Skelton, published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin.
Other number
1963/W/27 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.1136-2015

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Record createdJuly 7, 2015
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