Shakespeare's death mask on display for the first time in macabre exhibition of medical artefacts

Death masks of Sir Walter Scott and Sir Isaac Newton also on display at University of Edinburgh’s Anatomy Museum
By George Mair and Rebecca Seales
Last updated at 4:51 PM on 18th January 2012

A cast taken from the face of William Shakespeare is to go on display for the first time later this month.

The bard's death mask will be shown at the University of Edinburgh's Anatomy Museum from January 28, when it unveils a macabre collection of medical artefacts to the public.

Presently on loan from the William Ramsay Henderson Collection, the famous face will soon find a permanent home at the museum.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2088412/Shakespeares-death-mask-display-1st-time-University-Edinburgh-exhibition.html#ixzz1kArvlfIw

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