The Reading Blacksmith, By Daniel Chester French, 1509-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911-11-17

GUSN

GUSN-392636

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
The Reading Blacksmith, By Daniel Chester French, 1509-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows a sculpture titled "The Reading Blacksmith" by Daniel Chester French. The sculpture depicts a muscular man sitting on an anvil, intently reading a book. He is wearing a brimmed hat, boots, and rolled-up trousers. A large hammer is resting against the anvil beside him. The inscription includes the artist's name and mentions the "Colonel James Anderson Memorial."

Details

Descriptive Terms

blacksmiths
anvils (tools)
commemorative sculpture
sculpture (visual work)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

14156

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025415
B-Series negative 1509-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

PC022.001.001.003.1509-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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