A.L. Cheney & Co., 10 John Street, Bridgeport
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward C. Betts
(American, active 1877 - 1889)
Datepossibly 1881
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/16 x 6 5/16in. (11 x 16cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1983.44.33
DescriptionGroup of men and a boy stand on the sidewalk in front of a brick commercial building. Some men have beards or mustaches. Two wear aprons. Signs read: "Bridgeport Eagle" "Eagle Office / A.L. Cheney / & Co. / Job / Printing / Low Prices." Prints, one decorated with small American flags, are in the shop window. The facade of the store is draped with bunting. A boy beside a board fence at the left appears to be barefoot. Two people in the doorway at the right appear to be Chinese and appear to wear Chinese clothing.
NotesSubject Note: A.L. Cheney and J.F. Campfield printed the Bridgeport Weekly Eagle at their printing office, A.L. Cheney & Co., at 10 John Street, Bridgeport, in the early 1880s. Ying Lee operated a Chinese laundry at 8 John Street in the early 1880s.Status
Not on view
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
