Henry Clay, Painting by Chester Harding, 1552-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1900-07-30

GUSN

GUSN-392679

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Henry Clay, Painting by Chester Harding, 1552-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image shows a framed painting of Henry Clay by Chester Harding. The portrait depicts a man in formal attire, with a high-collared shirt and dark coat. The frame has a nameplate at the bottom with the inscription "HENRY CLAY CHESTER HARDING." A chair is visible at the bottom of the frame. Photographed at Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Ave. for Century Co.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
Hogarth frames
men (male humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9158

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025458
B-Series negative 1552-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

PC022.001.001.002.1552-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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