Abigail Smith Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1366-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392495

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Abigail Smith Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1366-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image shows a painting of Abigail Smith Adams by Gilbert Stuart. The portrait is framed and positioned indoors, with decorative details visible in the background. Abigail Adams is depicted sitting, wearing a garment with lace details and a head covering adorned with floral elements.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
paintings (visual works)
women (female humans)
frames (furnishings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2319

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025272
B-Series negative 1366-B

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

PC022.001.001.002.1366-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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