John Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2622-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393020

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
John Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2622-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a painting by John Singleton Copley depicting John Adams. He is shown from the waist up, wearing a formal coat with buttons and holding a rolled document in his right hand. The background is plain, focusing attention on the subject.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
Colonial American styles
American Colonial
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025801
B-Series negative 2622-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

PC022.001.001.002.2622-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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