Unidentified Man, Portrait Miniature by Thomas Sully, 13783-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1916-02-03

GUSN

GUSN-390104

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Unidentified Man, Portrait Miniature by Thomas Sully, 13783-A
(current record)

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image depicts a portrait miniature consisting of two parts. On the right side is a painted portrait of an unidentified man, likely created by Thomas Sully. The man is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared shirt. On the left side, there is an ornate backing with a decorative design featuring geometric patterns and an emblem or motif at the center. The miniature is encased in a round frame with a loop at the top for hanging or wearing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (paintings)
portraits
men (male humans)
pendants (jewelry)
lockets
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP029007
A-Series negative 13783-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01-14

Reference Code

PC012.001.003.13783-A

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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