Marble head of the Greek God Morpheus, 12864-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-385200

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Curtis family Boston residences
Marble head of the Greek God Morpheus, 12864-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Curtis family Boston residences

Description

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a marble head sculpture representing the Greek God Morpheus. The sculpture features prominent wings extending from either side of the head. The figure's facial features include defined eyes, a nose, and lips, and the head is supported by a pedestal base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

busts (figures)
gods
marble (rock)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016430
B-Series negative 12864-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.004.12864-B

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is slightly flaking.

Description Level

Item

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