Alice Claypoole Gwynne (Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II), Painting by John Singer Sargent, 3815-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386913

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Alice Claypoole Gwynne (Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II), Painting by John Singer Sargent, 3815-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image features a painting of Alice Claypoole Gwynne, also known as Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II, by John Singer Sargent. The portrait shows her seated, wearing a large hat adorned with feathers and a striped garment with a light, draped fabric around her shoulders. The painting is photographed by Frank William Bayley and surrounded by a decorative frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023352
B-Series negative 3815-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.003.3815-B

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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