Portraits

Adanson, Michel (3)

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Life Dates: 7 April 1727–3 August 1806

Creator/Photographer: Langlois, Eustache Hyacinthe (artist)

Notes: On card: Miniature original in brass frame, mounted in gilt period, wood frame with red leather backing. Composition 1-5/8 diameter. Per Gavin Bridson, 2 Sept. 2004: miniature monochrome painting probably on vellum and under watchglass. Painting in gilded, lacquered brass frame with gold wearing off and mounted in wood, gilt frame. Item transferred to vault on 5th floor, 7 Sept. 2004 - JS. See also "Adanson I", foreward, p. x by G. Lawrence,