Mrs. James Pitts, Painted by Joseph Blackburn, 3551-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386649

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Mrs. James Pitts, Painted by Joseph Blackburn, 3551-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image depicts a painted portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. James Pitts. She is wearing an elegant dress with lace trim, and she is posed in a formal manner. The painting was created by Joseph Blackburn and later photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023086
B-Series negative 3551-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

PC012.001.002.3551-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1757

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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