Possibly John Bedford, Painting by an Unidentified Artist, 3983-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387078

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Possibly John Bedford, Painting by an Unidentified Artist, 3983-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, possibly depicting John Bedford. The subject is an individual shown from the waist up in a formal pose within an oval frame. The person is wearing a double-breasted coat and cravat, characteristic of historical portraiture. The background of the painting is plain and dark, accentuating the figure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023520
B-Series negative 3983-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

PC012.001.003.3983-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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