is an independent editor, writer, and content developer. She works on a variety of projects for the Folger and was the editor for Infinite Variety: Exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Marking the anniversary of actor Edwin Booth's birth on November 13, 1833, we explore a stunning historical costume from the Folger collection: an embroidered-velvet tunic that Booth wore onstage as King Richard III.
Born on October 12, 1840, the Shakespearean star Helena Modjeska shone bright in two very different theatrical worlds, first becoming a leading lady in Warsaw and then, after moving to Anaheim, California, launching a second career as a leading actress in the United States.
Among the many treasures of the Folger is a lavish "Cosway binding" that includes five unique miniatures by a 20th-century British artist, "Miss C. B. Currie," based on the images from the book itself. One of the oddest to modern eyes is the all-white bust from Stratford.
