Edward Bromfield, Painting by Joseph Blackburn, 1588-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-392715

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Edward Bromfield, Painting by Joseph Blackburn, 1588-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting is a portrait of Edward Bromfield by Joseph Blackburn. Bromfield is depicted seated, facing slightly to the viewer's right, wearing a long coat with visible buttons and holding a partially open book in his left hand. His hair appears to be styled in curls, typical of the fashion during the period. Photographed at Bromfield School Harvard, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
men (male humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

14189

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025494
B-Series negative 1588-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

PC022.001.001.002.1588-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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