The Back of the Wedding Dress of Mary Waters, 1279-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1902-09-29

GUSN

GUSN-392411

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
The Back of the Wedding Dress of Mary Waters, 1279-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts a wedding dress from 1740, belonging to Mary Waters, wife of Anthony Sigourney of Salem, Massachusetts. The dress features a fitted bodice and a full skirt adorned with a floral pattern. It is displayed on a mannequin, with a high collar and flared sleeves. The photograph credits Baldwin Coolidge and was part of a loan from Miss H. L. Campbell, Brookline, Massachusetts to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
gowns
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8941

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025185
B-Series negative 1279-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.1279-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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