Inscription on John Coney's Portrait, by Jeremiah Dummer, 3658-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386757

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Inscription on John Coney's Portrait, by Jeremiah Dummer, 3658-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image depicts an inscription on the portrait of John Coney, created by Jeremiah Dummer and photographed by Frank William Bayley. The inscription reads: "Effigies John Coney A Etat 53 Depicta Ã Jeremiah Dummer Anno Domi 1708." The text is in a decorative script and is displayed on a textured surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023194
B-Series negative 3658-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

PC012.001.002.3658-B

Date Notes

Painted/inscribed in 1708

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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