William Coates Cheney and Kenty
SubjectPortrait of
William Coates Cheney
(American, 1864 - 1941)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1920s
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 × 3in. (10.2 × 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 9/16 × 4 1/4in. (14.1 × 10.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.149
DescriptionSide view of William Coates Cheney and his dog, Kenty, outside on a lawn. William is wearing a long overcoat. He is holding a hat in his right hand, which is placed on his right hip. William is looking down at Kenty, who is sitting upright on the grass. Kenty, who has dark spots on light fur and dark ears, is looking away from William. There are trees in the distance behind them.
NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1920s. Cataloging worksheet in object file states the following: "William Coates Cheney worked for Cheney Bros. most of his life. He was in the House of Representatives and the Senate. He was the president of the Connecticut state prison board for 20 years and was a member of the Governor's Foot Guard."
Status
Not on view
