Benson Family, Painting by Frank Weston Benson, 3539-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386637

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Twentieth Century
Benson Family, Painting by Frank Weston Benson, 3539-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Twentieth Century

Description

The image depicts a painting by Frank Weston Benson, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It was Painted as North Haven, Maine. It shows three women outdoors, with one standing holding a parasol, and two seated. Seated on the railing, Elizabeth Benson (later C. M. A. Rogers), shading eyes with hat, Sylvia P. Benson, standing with a parasol, Eleanor Benson. The background suggests a seaside setting, featuring sails of boats.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
People
photography
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023074
B-Series negative 3539-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-10

Reference Code

PC012.001.004.3539-B

Date Notes

Painted circa 1910

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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