Samuel Sewall, Painting by Nathaniel Emmons, 3866-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386971

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Samuel Sewall, Painting by Nathaniel Emmons, 3866-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by Nathaniel Emmons, depicting Samuel Sewall. It shows a seated man with long hair, wearing a dark robe and a white collar. His right hand is visible resting on his lap, and there are some visible blemishes on the painting's surface. The portrait is framed with a simple border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023403
B-Series negative 3866-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

PC012.001.002.3866-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1728

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 6/1980.

Description Level

Item

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