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Hamlet

Photograph
1925 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The modern dress production was produced by Barry V. Jackson. The photograph includes Muriel Hewitt as Ophelia.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHamlet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print mounted on card
Brief description
Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925
Physical description
Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The portrait image shows a simple stage design with a dark curtain backdrop and darkwood table partly visible on the right side. Leaning on the table is Ophelia, played by Muriel Hewitt. She is in modern dress, wearing a white dress and black shoes. She is standing in profile with her back to the table and is looking down at the book in her right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.1cm
  • Width: 25.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Object history
Given to the Gabrielle Enthoven Collection by Sir Barry Jackson in 1935.
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The modern dress production was produced by Barry V. Jackson. The photograph includes Muriel Hewitt as Ophelia.
Collection
Accession number
S.523-2016

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Record createdSeptember 2, 2016
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