Frank Woodbridge Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Col. Frank W. Cheney
(American, 1832 - 1909)
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Kurtz
(1833 - 1904)
Date1887-1892
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 3/8 × 3 13/16in. (13.7 × 9.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
Object number1991.63.23
DescriptionHead and shoulders length portrait of Frank Woodbridge Cheney as an older man. He is looking to the left. Frank is wearing a corduroy vest and matching jacket over a white shirt. He is also wearing a wide tie. His hair is slightly wavy, and he has a full mustache and beard. There are fine wrinkles around Frank's eyes and on his forehead.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1888-90. Inscription note: Top inscription on verso of photograph cannot be deciphered by cataloger.
Constituent note: Cataloging worksheet in object file attributes the photograph to W. Kurtz of New York City, based on the fact that this photograph matches 1991.63.22 which is a cabinet card that has the photographer's name printed on the card.
Status
Not on view
