Sarah Wentworth Apthorp (Mrs. Perez Morton), Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2563-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392960

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Sarah Wentworth Apthorp (Mrs. Perez Morton), Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2563-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
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  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting by Gilbert Stuart depicts Sarah Wentworth Apthorp, also known as Mrs. Perez Morton. She is portrayed wearing a veil that drapes over her head and shoulders, with curls framing her face. The artwork captures only the upper portion of her torso, emphasizing her facial expression. The painting is enclosed in an ornate frame. Photographed at the Worcester Art Museum.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
paintings (visual works)
frames (furnishings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8659

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025742
B-Series negative 2563-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

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2563-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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