Portrait of John Gidley Sr. (1886-1718). Three-quarter length portrait; standing facing front wearing a white blouse with hanging collar and a maroon-brown jacket; also has a gold-orange wrap around right shoulder. Right hand holds the wrap across lower chest; left arm hangs casually; also wearing a white wig. Subject's caption: Judge. Gidley was judge of the Vice Adm. Court in Rhode Island.