Septimia Randolph Meikleham, Painting by Edward May, 1557-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392684

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Septimia Randolph Meikleham, Painting by Edward May, 1557-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by Edward May titled "Septimia Randolph Meikleham." The painting features a portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, adorned with lace or ribbon details. She is wearing a dress with a wide neckline and decorative embroidery. The painting is set in an ornate frame with intricate floral designs. The background of the photograph displays patterned wallpaper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
frames (furnishings)
wallpapers
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2181

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025463
B-Series negative 1557-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

PC022.001.001.002.1557-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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