Prop design for “King Lear”

Part of the Collection

Title: Prop design for “King Lear” Name of Object: Prop design Object Type: paper, watercolour, pencil Artist/Maker: Herbert Whittaker Description:

Design depicts two crowns worn by the title character. The crown on the left appears gold with three diamonds or jewels. The crown on the bottom right is made from natural elements: feathers, twigs, and flowers.

Accession Number: 994.1.197.E.5 Country of origin: canada Production Year: 1953 Dimensions: 22 (w) 30.50 (h) Credit Line: Theatre Museum Canada. Gift of Herbert Whittaker

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