Clara Walker Allen (Mrs. William Allen), Painting by John Wollaston, 3971-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387066

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Clara Walker Allen (Mrs. William Allen), Painting by John Wollaston, 3971-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Wollaston, depicting Clara Walker Allen, also identified as Mrs. William Allen. The painting shows a woman seated, wearing a dress with lace details and holding a flower. Her hair is styled back, and she gazes forward with a calm expression. The background is a neutral tone with drapery on one side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023508
B-Series negative 3971-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

PC012.001.002.3971-B

Date Notes

Painted in circa 1756

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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