Abigail Adams Smith, Painting by Mather Brown, 1369-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-01-22

GUSN

GUSN-392498

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Abigail Adams Smith, Painting by Mather Brown, 1369-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting "Abigail Adams Smith" by Mather Brown depicts a woman dressed in formal attire typical of the late 18th century. She is wearing an elaborate hat adorned with feathers and ribbons, a large shawl draped around her shoulders, and has earrings as part of her ensemble. The portrait is framed with a simple decorative border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
women (female humans)
paintings (visual works)
hats
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11867

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025275
B-Series negative 1369-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

PC022.001.001.002.1369-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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