Shakespeare forgery by W.H. Ireland [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.
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Title
Shakespeare forgery by W.H. Ireland [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.
Description
1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm
Associated name
Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835, forger.
Upcott, William, 1779-1845, former owner.
Temple, John, former owner.
Upcott, William, 1779-1845, former owner.
Temple, John, former owner.
Scope and content
A short passage in Ireland's secretary hand, with the "signature" of William Shakespeare. At the bottom of the page, a note signed by John Temple: "A specimen of Ireland's imitation of Shakspeare, given me by Wm. Upcott 1820, and who received it from W.H. Ireland himself."
Genre/form
Literary hoaxes.
Manuscripts (documents)
Manuscripts (documents)
Item Details
Call number
Y.d.772
Folger accession
cs786