Mezzotint of Sir William Pepperrell, Painting by John Smibert, Published by Peter Pelham, 3862-B

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GUSN-386966

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Mezzotint of Sir William Pepperrell, Painting by John Smibert, Published by Peter Pelham, 3862-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a mezzotint of Sir William Pepperrell, based on a painting by John Smibert and published by Peter Pelham. Sir William Pepperrell is depicted in formal attire, holding a baton with a landscape visible in the background. The lower portion of the image contains text detailing his rank and accomplishments.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
mezzotints (prints)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023399
B-Series negative 3862-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-12

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3862-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1747

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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