Gilbert Stuart Tablet, 455-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1912-02-05

GUSN

GUSN-391615

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Description

The image shows a metal plaque dedicated to Gilbert Stuart, mounted on a spiked iron fence. The plaque is inscribed with the text "Gilbert Stuart, Artist, 1755-1828" and features a decorative feather and artist's palette design. Additional text on the plaque highlights Stuart's work as a painter of prominent portraits, notably those of Washington, Jefferson, and others.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
tablets
memorials
fences
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

14612

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024371
B-Series negative 455-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.455-B

Places

Boston Common (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [park]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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