Dorothy Pleasants Briggs (Mrs, John Nicholas), Painting by John Durand, 3666-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386765

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Dorothy Pleasants Briggs (Mrs, John Nicholas), Painting by John Durand, 3666-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Durand, captured by Frank William Bayley. It depicts Dorothy Pleasants Briggs, also known as Mrs. John Nicholas. In the painting, she is holding a stringed musical instrument and is wearing a necklace. The portrait is framed with an ornate border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
People
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023202
B-Series negative 3666-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3666-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1775

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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