Letter from Dolley P. Madison, 1484-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392611

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Letter from Dolley P. Madison, 1484-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a handwritten letter from Dolley P. Madison, displayed against a patterned background. The letter consists of two pages pinned together. The handwriting is cursive and the text appears to be a personal correspondence. The bottom of the left page is signed "D. P. Madison" and dated September 4, 1833.

Details

Descriptive Terms

letters (correspondence)
antique paper
personal correspondence
handwriting
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2178

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025390
B-Series negative 1484-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1484-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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