Sarah Sawyer, Before Resoration, Painting by John Johnston, 3755-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386854

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Description

The image shows a painting titled "Sarah Sawyer, Before Restoration," created by John Johnston and photographed by Frank William Bayley. It depicts a portrait of a woman with a headpiece, visible in a head-and-shoulders pose. Her attire appears detailed, and she is holding a partially visible object, possibly a book or paper, in her hands.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023291
B-Series negative 3755-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

PC012.001.002.3755-B

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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