Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 421-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391256

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Studio Photography
Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 421-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Studio Photography

Description

The image is a black-and-white portrait of an older man in profile, facing to the right. He has light hair and a distinct beard. He is wearing a dark suit with a visible shirt collar. The photograph appears to be a studio portrait with a plain backdrop and has been cropped with visible tape markings around the edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
studio portraits
men (male humans)
suits (main garments)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3874

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024005
A-Series negative 421-A

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

PC022.001.001.001.421-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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