Mrs. A. S. Robbins, 385-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1887-05

GUSN

GUSN-391224

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Description

The image is a portrait of a woman, identified as Mrs. A. S. Robbins, seated and facing slightly to the side. She is wearing a formal dress with intricate detailing and a high collar, and her hair is styled and adorned with a cap or lace headpiece. Her hands are clasped in her lap, and she is sitting on an ornately carved chair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
studio portraits
women (female humans)
dresses (garments)
chairs (furniture forms)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

4623

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023969
A-Series negative 385-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

PC022.001.001.001.385-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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