1 100 2 http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/7f52619e81e59ba6475567aa4e4d48f9.jpg df1fb8d32ade04d0ba159ec6ee28f415 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bird, Henry Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2002.M02.01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sully, Thomas (attributed) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830 (circa) Extent The size or duration of the resource. 24.5" x 29.5" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Eleanor Bird Light. Description An account of the resource Henry Bird (1803-1864), served as Secretary and sixth Librarian of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia from 1859 until his death in 1864. He was the husband of Eleanor Blaney Bird (1806-1888). Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Athenaeum Librarian Athenaeum Shareholders (and Family) Thomas Sully http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/2be7c555d0fe649a43fa59ae51d7e6df.jpg bff9135018762f3765ae187358fbbcba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McIllhenney, William, Jr. (c.1779-1853), Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AP36.01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neagle, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 25" x 30" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of John Neagle. Description An account of the resource William McIlhenney, Jr., (c.1779-1854), scholar and attorney at law educated at the University of Pennsylvania, became the Athenaeum's third librarian in 1820. He served the Athenaeum well and was its popular librarian for thirty-four years. During his tenure the collections were greatly expanded and the present building was erected. On the back of the canvas: "Post mortem portrait of the late Wm. McIlhenney for thirty-four years the librarian of the Philadelphia Athenaeum. Painted for the Athenaeum by John Neagle. Phila. June 30, 1855." Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Athenaeum Librarian John Neagle