Possibly Benjamin Pickman Sr. or Benjamin Gerrish, Painting by John Greenwood, 3704-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386803

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Possibly Benjamin Pickman Sr. or Benjamin Gerrish, Painting by John Greenwood, 3704-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image shows a painting of a man in 18th-century attire by John Greenwood, possibly depicting Benjamin Pickman Senior or Benjamin Gerrish. The man is shown standing with one hand holding a cane or walking stick. He is dressed in a long coat with visible buttons and a high-collared waistcoat. The background features a rural landscape with trees and clouds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023240
B-Series negative 3704-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

PC012.001.002.3704-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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