Governor Bowdoin, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3577-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386676

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Governor Bowdoin, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3577-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image depicts a painting of Governor Bowdoin, attributed to John Singleton Copley. The man is standing indoors with one hand resting on his waist and the other appearing near a table on the right, which holds some papers. A large, ornate chair is visible in the foreground, and a draped curtain and columns appear in the background. The photograph of the painting was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

14457

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023113
B-Series negative 3577-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3577-B

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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