Elizabeth Willing Powell, Before Glass Plate Negative Restoration, Painting by Mathew Pratt, 3623-B

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Photography

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GUSN-386722

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Elizabeth Willing Powell, Before Glass Plate Negative Restoration, Painting by Mathew Pratt, 3623-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
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  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by Mathew Pratt, depicting Elizabeth Willing Powell. The subject is seated, with her hands clasped in front of her, wearing a dress with a ruffled neckline. She is positioned next to a decorative urn inscribed with text, in a setting that includes elements such as drapery and foliage. The photograph, taken by Frank William Bayley, captures the painting before restoration.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023159
B-Series negative 3623-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

PC012.001.002.3623-B

Date Notes

Painted in circa 1793

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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