William Stephens Smith, Painting by Mather Brown, 1695-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-02-03

GUSN

GUSN-392823

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
William Stephens Smith, Painting by Mather Brown, 1695-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a painting by Mather Brown depicting William Stephens Smith. The portrait shows a man with a powdered wig, wearing a high-collared shirt with frilled edges and a dark jacket. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, with his left hand partially visible. In the background, there appear to be tents and a flag. The painting is framed with an ornate border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

11902

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025601
B-Series negative 1695-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

PC022.001.001.002.1695-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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