Photograph of the Nathaniel Bowditch Portrait, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3909-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387005

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Photograph of the Nathaniel Bowditch Portrait, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3909-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph by Frank William Bayley of a painting by Gilbert Stuart, depicting Nathaniel Bowditch. The portrait shows the head and shoulders of the subject with a neutral expression. The artwork is mounted and held in place with clamps on a wooden board.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023446
B-Series negative 3909-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

PC012.001.003.3909-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1828

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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