Mary and Elizabeth Royall, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 1543-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903-01-28

GUSN

GUSN-392670

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Mary and Elizabeth Royall, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 1543-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting "Mary and Elizabeth Royall" by John Singleton Copley depicts two young girls seated closely together. They are dressed in elegant gowns with intricate detailing. One girl is holding a small bird on her lap. The setting suggests opulence with draped fabric in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
double portraits
paintings (visual works)
girls
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9568

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025449
B-Series negative 1543-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.1543-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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