William Robert Ware Daguerrotype, Original Photographer Unidentified, 3-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390864

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Studio Photography
William Robert Ware Daguerrotype, Original Photographer Unidentified, 3-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Studio Photography

Description

The image is a daguerreotype portrait of William Robert Ware. It features a young man with styled hair wearing a dark suit, a white shirt, and a bow tie. The portrait is framed in an ornate oval frame with the inscription "William Robert Ware" and "Harvard Library" visible beneath it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
daguerreotypes (photographs)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

Baldwin Coolidge 9003

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023596
A-Series negative 3-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.001.3-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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