James Otis, Drawing by John Trumbull, 3957-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387054

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
James Otis, Drawing by John Trumbull, 3957-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 drawing by John Trumbull, depicting James Otis. The drawing shows a full-length portrait of a man standing, dressed in historical attire including a coat, waistcoat, and knee-length breeches. The artwork is framed, and the date "1776" is visible at the bottom right of the drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
drawings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023494
B-Series negative 3957-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3957-B

Date Notes

Drawn in 1776

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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