Portrait of Thomas Aston Coffin by John Singleton Copley, H-972

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378383

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Portraits
Portrait of Thomas Aston Coffin by John Singleton Copley, H-972
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
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  - Portraits

Description

The portrait by John Singleton Copley features a young child, identified as Thomas Aston Coffin, standing in a pastoral setting. The child is dressed in a long gown with detailed buttons and a sash. He is holding a small object and is positioned next to a basket with various items. In the background, a landscape with trees is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

children (people by age group)
portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007912
Halliday negative H-972

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.009.H-972

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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