Alexander Grant, Painted by Cosmo Alexander, 3517-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386615

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Alexander Grant, Painted by Cosmo Alexander, 3517-A
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image features a portrait of Alexander Grant, painted by Cosmo Alexander and photographed by Frank William Bayley. The subject is dressed in ornate attire with intricate patterns, holding a book in one hand and a document in the other. The background includes a landscape with trees and architectural elements like a balustrade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023052
B-Series negative 3517-A

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

PC012.001.002.3517-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1770

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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