Unidentified Portrait, Painting by Abbott Handerson Thayer, 3938-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387014

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Twentieth Century
Unidentified Portrait, Painting by Abbott Handerson Thayer, 3938-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Twentieth Century

Description

The image shows a portrait painting by Abbott Handerson Thayer, photographed by Frank William Bayley. It depicts an unidentified person, possibly the artist's neice, with a contemplative expression, wearing a garment with a large collar. The painting is signed and dated at the bottom, visible within a simple frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023475
B-Series negative 3938-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01

Reference Code

PC012.001.004.3938-B

Date Notes

Painted circa 1910

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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