Governor Bowdoin, Painting by Robert Feke, 2586-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1902-06-13

GUSN

GUSN-393009

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Governor Bowdoin, Painting by Robert Feke, 2586-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting depicts a man, Governor Bowdoin, standing outdoors against a backdrop of trees and hills. He is wearing a formal 18th-century outfit with a dark coat, a vest with intricate embroidery, and a ruffled shirt. His hands rest on his hips, and he gazes directly at the viewer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

8948

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025765
B-Series negative 2586-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

PC022.001.001.002.2586-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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