Gift of Charles Cheney Humpstone, 2002.14.5, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyrig ...

Images(2)

Charles Cheney (1803-1874)

SubjectPortrait of Charles Cheney (American, 1803 - 1874)

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown

MakerMade by Daniel J. Broderick (American, 1891 - 1962)

Dateabout 1855

MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 × 3 1/4in. (12.7 × 8.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 9 3/4 × 6 1/8in. (24.8 × 15.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mr. Charles Cheney Humpstone

Object number2002.14.5

DescriptionHalf length portrait of Charles Cheney as a middle-aged man. He is angled to the left and looking off-camera. Charles is wearing a white shirt and bow tie with a vest and matching jacket. His hair is somewhat long and combed to the right. He has a small moustache and full, wiry beard. His hair and beard are white. Image is identical to 1979.25.23.

NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.

Edward H. Little delivered items to the Connecticut Historical Society on behalf of Charles Humpstone.

Status

Not on view