George Wells Cheney (1888 - 1965)
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Sr.
(American, 1888 - 1965)
PhotographerPhotographed by
J. L. Jonsson
Date1896
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 9/16 × 3 7/8in. (14.1 × 9.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 9/16 × 4 3/8in. (16.7 × 11.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.85
DescriptionFull length studio portrait of George Wells Cheney as a boy. He is looking at the camera, smiling. He stands with his left hand in his pocket. George is wearing a light jacket or long-sleeve shirt over another shirt, with knee-length shorts, black stockings, and black shoes.
NotesDate note: Date based on life dates and note on back of cabinet card stating that George is 8 years old in the image.George Wells Cheney was the only child of Wells Wadsworth Cheney and Lucy Compton Street.
Status
Not on view
