Abraham Lincoln, Painting by George Peter Alexander Healy, 2625-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393023

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Abraham Lincoln, Painting by George Peter Alexander Healy, 2625-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by George Peter Alexander Healy depicting Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is seated on a chair with his legs crossed, resting his left elbow on the chair's arm while his hand supports his chin. He is dressed in a dark suit and is gazing slightly to the side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
black-and-white photographs
men (male humans)
presidents
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

97600

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025804
B-Series negative 2625-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2625-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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