Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Henry Benbridge, 3664-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386763

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Henry Benbridge, 3664-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photographed painting by Henry Benbridge, depicting Benjamin Franklin. It features a bust portrait of Franklin, showing him with long hair and dressed in period attire, including a coat and a cravat. The painting has been photographed by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023200
B-Series negative 3664-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

PC012.001.002.3664-B

Date Notes

Painting in circa 1770

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Subjects

Benjamin Franklin

Description Level

Item

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