General Amasa Davis, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3883-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386981

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
General Amasa Davis, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3883-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by Gilbert Stuart, depicting General Amasa Davis. In the portrait, General Davis is seated, visible from the waist up. He is wearing formal attire and has an attentive expression. His hands are positioned in front of him, with one resting over the other. The photograph was taken by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023420
B-Series negative 3883-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-12

Reference Code

PC012.001.003.3883-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1820

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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