Inscription on William Smith Jr. Canvas, Painting by John Wollaston, 3968-B

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GUSN-387063

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Inscription on William Smith Jr. Canvas, Painting by John Wollaston, 3968-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image shows an inscription on a canvas that features text in Latin. The inscription reads: âVeram ham Effigiem Guilielmi Amin Junoris Anno Aetatis XXIII. Johannes Wollaston Londinensis Pinxit Novi Eboraci A.D. MDCCLI.â The text suggests it is a portrait made by Johannes (John) Wollaston of London in New York in 1751, of William Junior, at the age of 23.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
paintings (visual works)
inscriptions
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023505
B-Series negative 3968-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

PC012.001.002.3968-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1751

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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