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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.268  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Corner of Mary Pierson's Room, 72 Washington Street, Hartford
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.268 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Corner of Mary Pierson's Room, 72 Washington Street, Hartford

Photographer (American, 1868 - 1936)
Datebefore 1898
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
Object number1988.133.268
DescriptionA chest of drawers and a bookcase are in the corner of what appears to be an attic room, with patterned wallpaper on the walls and sloping ceiling. The bookcase contains books and framed pictures. Additional pictures, including photographs, are on the bureau, together with a mirror and toilet articles. Still more pictures are on the walls. A Chippendale chair and two additional chairs are against the walls; a bed is at the right.
NotesDate Note: Mary Pierson married Horace Bushnell Cheney on June 8, 1898. (Finlay 1/29/2014)
Status
Not on view