Mrs. George Watson (Elizabeth Oliver), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3643-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386742

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Mrs. George Watson (Elizabeth Oliver), Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3643-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 John Singleton Copley, depicting Mrs. George Watson (Elizabeth Oliver). The subject is shown standing, wearing an elegant dress with lace details and a bow at the waist. She holds the edge of her dress in one hand, while her other hand rests on a table holding a vase with flowers. The portrait is framed and photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023179
B-Series negative 3643-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

PC012.001.002.3643-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1765

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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