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Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.33, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, C ...
Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman
Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.33, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Undetermined

Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman

Dateabout 1851
MediumPhotography; black and white photography on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 5/8 × 4 1/8in. (11.7 × 10.5cm) Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 × 5in. (16.5 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.33
DescriptionPhotograph of a portrait of Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman as an adult. The portrait is in a circular frame. Electa is pictured angled to the left, looking away from the viewer. She is wearing a plain dress or blouse with a collar that comes right up to the base of her neck. A light shawl is draped over her arms. Her hair is gathered at the base of her neck and there are small ringlet curls framing her face.
NotesDate note: Estimate made based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date of image as circa 1851.
Status
Not on view