Lucretia (Harris) Shaw (Mrs. Nathaniel Shaw), Painting by William Johnston, 4021-B

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Photography

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GUSN-387127

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Lucretia (Harris) Shaw (Mrs. Nathaniel Shaw), Painting by William Johnston, 4021-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 William Johnston of Lucretia (Harris) Shaw, also known as Mrs. Nathaniel Shaw. She is portrayed in an elegant dress with lace details, holding a flower. The background features a landscape with trees and a body of water, along with a swan on the lower right side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023558
B-Series negative 4021-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

PC012.001.002.4021-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1763

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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