About This Vintage Postcard
This postcard shows a monochrome view of the Birth Room in William Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. The room is believed to be where Shakespeare was born in 1564. The room includes a carved oak coffer, period chairs, and a bust of Shakespeare. The walls and ceiling have signatures and graffiti from centuries of visitors. The photogravure process shows textures and shadows.
Details
Era: European Photogravure (c. 1920s)
City: Stratford-upon-Avon
State or Region: Warwickshire
Country: England
Topic: William Shakespeare, Shakespeare's Birthplace, The Birth Room, Tudor Architecture, Literary History, English Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Trustees and Guardians of Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
Printer: The Fine Arts Publishing Co. Ltd., London
Print Type: Photogravure
Additional Information
The card was likely made between 1920 and 1930. It was published under the copyright of the Trustees and Guardians of Shakespeare's Birthplace and printed by the Fine Arts Publishing Co. Ltd. of London. The Birth Room is the most famous part of the house. Visitors used to write their names on the walls and windows. This practice stopped in the 19th century. The photogravure highlights the room's historical details.
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