Day and Night, by Caroline Rimmer, 1511-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1891-10-06

GUSN

GUSN-392638

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Day and Night, by Caroline Rimmer, 1511-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts a relief sculpture titled "Day and Night" by Caroline Rimmer. The artwork features two figures: one standing above a wheel and the other resting below it. The standing figure, positioned at the top, appears upright with its arms raised. Below, the other figure is curled up, surrounded by cloud-like forms. The title and artist's signature are visible on the lower left and right corners, respectively.

Details

Descriptive Terms

putti (motifs)
bas-reliefs (sculpture)
times of day
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5727

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025417
B-Series negative 1511-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

PC022.001.001.003.1511-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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