John Winthrop, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2553-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1902-09-17

GUSN

GUSN-392950

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
John Winthrop, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2553-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting depicts a man seated next to a telescope, holding a rolled paper. He is wearing a dark robe with a white clerical collar and has a full head of hair. The frame is ornate and features a placard stating "John Winthrop, 1715 â 1779, Copley."

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

8950

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025732
B-Series negative 2553-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2553-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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