Samuel Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2572-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392969

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Samuel Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2572-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image depicts a painting by John Singleton Copley of Samuel Adams. The portrait features Adams standing beside a table with his hand resting on several documents. The painting is framed in an elaborately carved border, and below the painting is a nameplate with "Samuel Adams" inscribed on it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
paintings (visual works)
Colonial American styles
frames (furnishings)
men (male humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8233B

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025751
B-Series negative 2572-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

PC022.001.001.002.2572-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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