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Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.128, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, …
Emily Woodbridge Pitkin Cheney
Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.128, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Undetermined

Emily Woodbridge Pitkin Cheney

Subject (American, 1825 - 1850)
Painter (American, 1810 - 1856)
Date1850
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 5/16 × 6 1/4in. (11 × 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 × 7 1/16in. (12.7 × 17.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionPhotograph of a painting of Emily Woodbridge Pitkin Cheney, painted by her husband Seth Wells Cheney. Emily is depicted lying in bed, with her head on a pillow and a blanket pulled up to her chest. She is wearing a kerchief or bonnet on her head. Her eyes are lifted upwards and her hands are resting on her chest.
Object number1991.54.128
NotesDate note: Date of painting is 1850. Date of photograph is unknown. Title note: Based on note on verso of photograph, the artist's given title may have been "in prayer", or, "Emily Pitkin Cheney in prayer".
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Not on view
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