Mrs. Wyseman Clagett (Née Lettice Mitchell; Later Mrs. Simon McQuesten), Painted by Joseph Blackburn, 3547-B

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Photography

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GUSN-386645

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Mrs. Wyseman Clagett (Née Lettice Mitchell; Later Mrs. Simon McQuesten), Painted by Joseph Blackburn, 3547-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image shows a portrait of Mrs. Wyseman Clagett, originally Lettice Mitchell and later Mrs. Simon McQuesten. She is depicted in a seated pose, wearing a dress with lace detailing and a shawl draped over one shoulder. The painting was created by Joseph Blackburn and photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023082
B-Series negative 3547-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

PC012.001.002.3547-B

Date Notes

Painted between circa 1758 and 1762

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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