Ruth Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
(American, 1884 - 1952)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Notman Photographic Co.
Date1886 - 1889
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and CDV cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/16 × 2 9/16in. (10.3 × 6.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.66
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Ruth Cheney as a young girl. She is standing behind a piece of carved furniture, with her hands folded and resting on top of it. She is looking to the left of the camera. Ruth is wearing a white dress that has long sleeves and a slight ruffle at the cuffs and collar. Her hair is pulled into a bun at the top of her head but short, curly pieces are sticking out around her temples and at the nape of her neck.
The edges of the carte-de-visite are gilt.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1886. The edges of the carte-de-visite are gilt.
Ruth was the youngest child of Frank Woodbridge Cheney and Mary Bushnell Cheney. She had eleven older siblings.
Status
Not on view
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
