Mary Smiert (Mrs. John Smibert), Painting by John Smibert, 3867-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386967

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Mary Smiert (Mrs. John Smibert), Painting by John Smibert, 3867-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image shows a painting of Mary Smiert, identified as Mrs. John Smibert, created by John Smibert. It depicts a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, dressed in a dark, elegant garment with a low neckline. The painting is presented in a rectangular frame with an oval border. A plaque at the bottom of the frame reads, âMrs. Mary Smibert, Wife of John Smibert.â The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives
cellulose nitrate film

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023404
B-Series negative 3867-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative and 1 cellulose nitrate film negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-12

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3867-B

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
cellulose nitrate film

Conservation Note

Damaged emulsion on glass plate

Description Level

Item

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