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
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.
Object number1983.44.33
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.On View
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Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
Edward C. Betts
