George Washington, Drawing by James Sharples, 3842-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386941

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
George Washington, Drawing by James Sharples, 3842-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a drawing by James Sharples, depicting a profile view of a man identified as George Washington. The subject is shown facing left and is wearing a dark coat with a white cravat. The drawing is framed with an ornate border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
drawings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023379
B-Series negative 3842-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

PC012.001.002.3842-B

Date Notes

Drawn between circa 1796 and 1801

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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