Shakespeare and the Spirit of Vision

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The 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death was in 1916, and many of the pageants staged that year included references to his plays. In spite of the summer heat and frequent showers in Deerfield, Massachusetts, pageant participants, dressed in silk and velvet, posed for photographers Frances and Mary Allen, including this “Spirit of Vision”. Local resident Mr. Hyde, as Shakespeare, was described by the Allen Sisters as “a very clever imitation and likes the fun.”

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Item typePhotograph
PhotographerAllen, Frances and Mary
Date1916
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicSocial Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Silver-gelatin
Dimension details.01-.03: 3.0 x 5.0″, border .05: 3.0 x 5.37″ no border .06: 3.0 x 5.0″, border
Catalog #1996.14.1383.01-.06
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Allen, Frances and Mary, photographer. Shakespeare and the Spirit of Vision. Photograph. 1916. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1996-14-1383-01-06/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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