Portraits of Reverend George Allen (Reading) and Deacon Samuel DeWitt, 29024-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388612

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Miscellaneous portraits
Identified
Portraits of Reverend George Allen (Reading) and Deacon Samuel DeWitt, 29024-A
(current record)

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Miscellaneous portraits
    - Identified

Description

The image shows two portraits. On the left, Reverend George Allen is seated, holding an open book and looking at it. He has curly hair and is dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie. On the right, Deacon Samuel DeWitt is portrayed seated, wearing a dark suit with a vest and bow tie, and he is looking directly at the viewer. Both portraits have plain backgrounds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
portraits
clergy
reading
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010424
A-Series negative 29024-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1928

Reference Code

PC029.001.002.001.29024-A

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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