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SCAGG.769.061
24-31 Jul 1769:21 (12/562)
London, May 18. The ornaments on the box of very nice
workmanship made from a mulberry tree planted by Shakespeare
himself which enclosed the freedom of Stratford upon Avon
lately presented to Mr. Garrick, are, on the front, Fame
holding the bust of Shakespeare, and the three Graces
crowning him with laurels, prettily displayed on the ends;
emblematical figures representing tragedy and comedy; on the
back part Mr. Garrick in the character of Lear, in the storm
scene; and the top and corners are ornamented with devices
of Shakespeare's works, all curiously carved and highly
finished by an eminent carver in Birmingham.
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