Dr. John Clarke, 1594-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911 -04-14

GUSN

GUSN-392721

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Dr. John Clarke, 1594-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a painting of John Clark, dated 1598-1664, according to the plaque on the frame. The portrait depicts a bearded man with long hair, wearing a cap and a garment with a square collar. He is holding a human skull in his right hand. The plaque also notes he came to America in 1635 and the painting was completed in 1664.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
men (male humans)
skull (skeleton component)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13831

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025500
B-Series negative 1594-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

PC022.001.001.002.1594-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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