Stratford Church

(picture of church)
He so sepulchred . .

(portrait)
Shall not . .
Shakespeare . .
(picture of house)
Birthplace of the poet

Reference Number:- Darby Number:- Godden Number:-
sb 1908  317 646
 

Bookmark with portrait of Shakespeare and various scenes
 
Words:
 

STRATFORD CHURCH.

 
 
 
 
 

image of the church

 

He so Sepulchred in
such Pomp doth Lie
That Kings for such
a Tomb would Wish
To Die.
 HE WAS                 A MAN
 TAKE HIM           FOR ALL
 IN ALL                WE

 
 
 
 

portrait of
Shakespeare

 
 
 

 SHALL                           NOT
 LOOK UPON            HIS LIKE
 AGAIN:            HAMLET 1.2

Shakespeare
Born 23 April 1564
Died 23 April 1616.
HE WAS NOT OF AN AGE, BUT FOR ALL TIME
                                    BEN JONSON

 
 

image of house

 
BIRTHPLACE
OF THE
POET.
 
Size of Silk:
31.1cm long by 5.4cm wide
Alternative back-ground colours:
 
Comments:
Signed: "T.STEVENS COVENTRY" on back at pointed end:
 

This bookmark has been seen still attached to the stiff backing paper, on the reverse of which was a hand written note:
" Bought at Crystal Palace, Sept 10th 1872. "

 



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