Judge William Smith, Painting by Gustavus Hesselius, 3724-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386825

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Judge William Smith, Painting by Gustavus Hesselius, 3724-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting by Gustavus Hesselius, depicting Judge William Smith. The subject is shown from the waist up, facing slightly to his left, with long, curly hair. He is wearing a period garment that includes a jacket and a necktie. The painting has an oval shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023260
B-Series negative 3724-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

PC012.001.002.3724-B

Date Notes

Painted in circa 1729

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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