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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER SAMUEL BUCKLE (1809?-60)

'Shakespeare's House, Stratford upon Avon'

1893 copy after an original of 1853

Carbon print | 19.9 x 16.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906045

Photograph of a view of the sixteenth century house where William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. The house is located on a cobbled street and is constructed using the wattle and daub technique. A sign is attached to the exterior of the house stating that 'the immortal Shakespeare' was born in the house.

  • Creator(s)

    After Samuel Buckle (1809?-60) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 19.9 x 16.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Warwickshire [England]
              • Stratford-upon-Avon [Warwickshire]
                • Shakespeare's Birthplace [Stratford-upon-Avon]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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