Martha Jefferson, Painted by Thomas Sully, 43-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390904

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Martha Jefferson, Painted by Thomas Sully, 43-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting originally created by Thomas Sully, portraying Martha Jefferson. It captures a woman with curly hair, wearing a delicate lace cap and a dress with a ruffled collar. The photograph was taken by Baldwin Coolidge. The image shows visible signs of deterioration, with cracks and blotches scattered across its surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023636
A-Series negative 43-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.43-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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