Richard Ward, Colonial Governor of Rhode Island, Painting Possibly by John Singleton Copley, 3640-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386739

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Description

The image is a photograph of a painting depicting Richard Ward, who was a Colonial Governor of Rhode Island. The subject is presented in formal attire with a white cravat, dark coat, and shoulder adornments. The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley, and the painting is possibly attributed to John Singleton Copley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
People
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023176
B-Series negative 3640-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3640-B

Date Notes

Painted between circa 1740 and 1840

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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