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Image 
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Description: 
Edwin Booth standing at centre of stage before footlights, the castle gate to 
right, a backdrop of cliffs and the sea behind (this is the platform of the castle). 
He stands facing forward, legs apart and hands clasped. Below is quotation, beginning 
'So, gentlemen, / And what so poor a man as Hamlet is' etc. 
Folger Act/Sc/L: 1.5.204 
Arden Act/Sc/L: 1.5.190 
TLN: 879.00 
Artist: S. 
Artist (Original work): Anonymous 
Date: 
Date (Original work): 
Medium: Engraving (woodcut) (signed 'S.') 
Size: 11 x 7 cms; 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in (arched at base) 
Actor: Booth, Edwin 
Production: 
Location: FSL. Art File B725.4 no. 47.