Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.85.62, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright U ...

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Charles Cheney (1866 - 1942)

SubjectPortrait of Charles Cheney (American, 1866 - 1942)

PhotographerPhotographed by Carlo Marcozzi (Italian, 1827 - 1883)

Dateabout 1890

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 1/2 × 4 5/16in. (16.5 × 11cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams

Object number1988.85.62

DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Charles Cheney (1866-1942) as a young man. He is sitting in a chair with his body angled to the left, looking off camera. His hands are folded in his lap. Charles is wearing a three-piece suit and a finely-striped tie. His hair is sharply parted to one side and he has a small moustache.

NotesDate note: Estimate made based on life dates, approximate age of subject in photograph, and dates of use of the Italian coat of arms printed on the card (beginning in 1890). Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1891.

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