John Adams' Miniature, Cap, Ring, Knife, and Fork, 1349-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392478

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Description

The image features a collection of items associated with John Adams. Visible are a miniature portrait of Adams, a cap, a ring, a knife, and a fork. These objects are arranged on a flat surface, with a handwritten note to the right of the miniature. It was noted as being in the possession of Mrs. Woods, Baltimore, Maryland.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (paintings)
portraits
poke bonnets
rings (jewelry)
utensils
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2223

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025255
B-Series negative 1349-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

PC022.001.003.001.1349-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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