Print of the Admiral Coffin Portrait, 28-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-02-16

GUSN

GUSN-390889

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Description

The image is a photograph of a photograph by Baldwin Coolidge of the Admiral Coffin portrait. It depicts a distinguished man wearing a formal naval uniform, featuring ornate epaulettes and decorative braiding. The man has white hair and holds his arm crossed in front of him against a neutral background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13720

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023621
A-Series negative 28-A

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

PC022.001.001.004.28-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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