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Design for the set of “Hamlet”

Name of Object: Set Design

Object Type: paper, watercolour, pencil

Artist/Maker: Herbert Whittaker

Description: Design depicts a large skull ‘tapestry’ hanging at center stage over an actor standing on tiered plinth at center stage.

Accession Number: 994.1.256.A

Country of origin: Canada

Production Year: 1952

Dimensions: 45.5 (w) 30.50 (h)

Credit Line: Theatre Museum Canada. Gift of Herbert Whittaker