Family of George Wells Cheney, Sr.
SubjectPortrait of
Katherine Goodwin Parker
(American, 1890 - 1973)
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Sr.
(American, 1888 - 1965)
SubjectPortrait of
Lucy Compton Street
(American, 1859 - 1942)
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Jr.
(American, 1920 - 1994)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/2 × 2 13/16in. (11.4 × 7.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
Object number1991.54.165
DescriptionView of several generations of the George Wells Cheney, Sr. (1888-1965) family standing outdoors. In the back row are his wife, Katherine Goodwin Parker Cheney (1890-1973) and George, Sr. In the middle row are his maternal grandfather, Anthony Waddy Street (born 1831) and his mother, Lucy Compton Street Cheney (1859-1942). George, Sr. and Anthony are both leaning against a wooden fence that runs between them and Lucy, who is standing on the other side of it. The little boy standing in front of Anthony is George's son, George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994). George, Jr. is holding a black kitten.
The photograph is printed within a light brown border.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subjects in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives dates as circa 1926.The photograph is printed within a light brown border.
Cataloging worksheet in object file says that Lucy is holding a dog.
Status
Not on view
