Governor James Bowdoin II, Painting by Robert Feke, 1586-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392713

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Governor James Bowdoin II, Painting by Robert Feke, 1586-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting titled "Governor James Bowdoin II" by Robert Feke depicts a man in a formal pose, with his left hand resting on his hip. He is wearing a dark coat with ornate white cuffs and a detailed waistcoat. The background includes a landscape with trees and mountains. The painting is framed with decorative molding.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
governors
Colonial American styles
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13246

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025492
B-Series negative 1586-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

PC022.001.001.002.1586-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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