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About face [electronic resource] : Copley's portrait of a Colonial Silversmith

Catalog Data

Author:
University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery  Search this
Subject:
Hurd, Nathaniel 1730-1777  Search this
Copley, John Singleton 1738-1815  Search this
Physical description:
2 CD-ROMs : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Type:
Electronic resources
Place:
Massachusetts
Boston
Date:
1990
1999
[199-?]
18th century
Notes:
"An interactive exploration of art and culture in 18th-century Boston"--Front insert.
Title from label on CD-ROM.
Two CD-ROMs inside one jewel case.
Contents:
Games, Tea party -- Silversmith's shop -- Activities, Compare the portraits -- Heraldry -- Mystery history -- The dressing room
Summary:
"About Face: Copley's portrait of a Colonial Silversmith is your passkey to history. Travel back in time and explore the lives of two famous men from 18th-century Boston. Your journey begins with an unfinished portrait of celebrated silversmith and engraver Nathaniel Hurd by John Singleton Copley-the most famous portrait painter in colonial America. Colonial history is brought up to date as you design your own family crest, finish Copley's portrait, serve as an apprentice in a silversmith's studio, or set the scene for an historic tea party. You can also test your knowledge of colonial history and even learn a few facts along the way"--Inside insert.
Topic:
Silversmiths  Search this
Portrait painters  Search this
Call number:
mrdf 000333
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_691855