George Wells Cheney, Sr. (1888 - 1965)
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Sr.
(American, 1888 - 1965)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank L. Hale
(American)
Date1888 - 1889
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 15/16 × 4in. (15.1 × 10.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 6 1/2 × 4 1/4in. (16.5 × 10.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.76
DescriptionFull length studio portrait of George Wells Cheney, Sr. as an infant. He is sitting propped up on a piece of furniture that is covered by a furry, striped material. He is wearing a very long white gown that has a few pleats near the bottom. George's hair is tousled.
The edges of the cabinet card are scalloped and gilt.
There is a floral design with an image of a ship and a poster or newspaper printed in red-brown ink on verso.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subjet in photograph. The edges of the cabinet card are scalloped and gilt.
There is a floral design with an image of a ship and a poster or newspaper printed in red-brown ink on verso.
George was the only child of Wells Wadsworth Cheney and Lucy Compton Street.
Status
Not on view
