George Wells Cheney, Sr. (1888 - 1965)
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Sr.
(American, 1888 - 1965)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1893
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 9/16 × 3 5/8in. (11.6 × 9.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 5 1/4 × 4 1/4in. (13.3 × 10.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.83
DescriptionView of George Wells Cheney, Sr. as a young boy. He is standing outside at the top of a set of stairs, on what is probably a porch. He is leaning against the base of a column at the top of the bannister. In the background a woman leans against a second column. George is wearing a jacket, skirt, stockings and tall, buttoned shoes. There is a hat on his head and a large white bow or collar under his chin. George's hair is styled in long ringlets that reach a little past his shoulders. There are a few trees and a house visible in the background.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1893. George was the only child of Wells Wadsworth Cheney and Lucy Compton Street.
Status
Not on view
