General Grant and His Family, 2589-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393011

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
General Grant and His Family, 2589-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image shows a framed painting, which depicts a group portrait of General Grant, his wife, and three children. The individuals are posed in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. The man, standing, wears a military uniform, while the others are sitting or standing around him. The painting is displayed against an interior wall. It was photographed at the National Museum.

Details

Descriptive Terms

group portraits
portraits
frames (furnishings)
paintings (visual works)
families
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2201

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025768
B-Series negative 2589-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

PC022.001.001.002.2589-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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