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Shakespeare, William, 1564 - 1616 (dramatist)

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

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Caricatures Portfolio 5, c 1984-c 1996

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/1/3/5
Scope and Contents A portfolio containing caricature drawings, mostly on detail paper, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of their work for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The contents of this portfolio have been subdivided into the following three bundles: UK female entertainment; UK male entertainment; and UK male entertainment - music. Some of these drawings have been produced as part of other activities undertaken by Spitting Image...
Dates: c 1984-c 1996
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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General Transparencies, 1983 - 1997

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/3
Scope and Contents Seven boxes with numerous sleeves of 63mm and 35mm photographic transparencies and slides, along with a small amount of photographs, which mostly feature images of Spitting Image puppets. These images were produced for a number of purposes, including, but not limited to: Spitting Image merchandise; use in external publications and corporate literature; and general use by the media. There are also transparencies and related photographic...
Dates: 1983 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Hype Greetings Cards, 1991

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/4/3
Scope and Contents A box containing examples of 38 greetings cards produced by Hype Associates Limited. These cards have photographic images on their front covers, which feature illustrations of Spitting Image puppets and plasticine models of various politicians and celebrities, along with a small amount of earlier plasticine model illustrations made by Luck & Flaw. Inside each card is a message, which is usually a humourous insult directed at the individual(s) on the front...
Dates: 1991
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Portfolio 1, 1960 - 1975

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/1/1
Scope and Contents A portfolio holding a large array of drawings, woodcut prints, proofs, posters, and other items; all of which either contain artwork produced by Roger Law for various publications and companies or relate to his role as an art director for a publication.The following items are present:1. A metal printing plate with an engraved image that featured in The Comedians, published in the 30 January 1966 issue of The Sunday Times...
Dates: 1960 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
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The Observer Weekend Review, 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/3/4
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Two hardboard woodcuts featuring print designs by Roger Law, which were used on the front page of the 19 April 1964 issue of The Observer Weekend Review, illustrating an essay written by American writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin, titled, Why I Stopped Hating Shakespeare. One of the prints has a representation of Baldwin (RL/Pre-/819), and the other has a representation of William Shakespeare (RL/Pre-/911).

Dates: 1964
Conditions Governing Access: Restricted. Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
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William Shakespeare Mould, c early 1980s-c mid 1990s

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/1/7
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A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the English playwright, William Shakespeare (P004).

Dates: c early 1980s-c mid 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: Part restricted. Access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.

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