Benjamin Tappan, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3900-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386997

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Benjamin Tappan, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 3900-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, showing Benjamin Tappan from the shoulders up. The subject is an older man with light hair, wearing a dark coat and a high-collared shirt. The background is dark, emphasizing the figure in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023437
B-Series negative 3900-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

PC012.001.003.3900-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1814

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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