Samuel Dexter, Painting by John Johnston, 3747-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386846

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Samuel Dexter, Painting by John Johnston, 3747-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painted portrait by John Johnston, taken by Frank William Bayley. It depicts Samuel Dexter, who is portrayed seated with a book in his left hand. He is dressed in formal attire, with a patterned cloak and a white neckerchief, set against a backdrop of bookshelves. The painting is framed with a decorative border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023283
B-Series negative 3747-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

PC012.001.002.3747-B

Date Notes

Painted in circa 1792

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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