Frank Dexter Cheney, Sr. Family Skiing
SubjectPortrait of
Sara Amory Cheney
(American, 1875 - 1959)
SubjectPortrait of
Edward A. Cheney
(American, 1918 - 1971)
SubjectPortrait of
Hope Amory Cheney
(American, 1913 - 1940)
SubjectPortrait of
Amory Cheney
(American, 1909 - 1999)
SubjectPortrait of
Rosalie Amory Cheney
(American, 1906 - 1999)
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Dexter Cheney Jr.
(American, 1905 - 1991)
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Dexter Cheney Sr.
(American, 1878 - 1955)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1930
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 11/16 × 3 5/8in. (6.8 × 9.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 7/8 × 4 7/8in. (9.8 × 12.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 7/8 × 4 7/8in. (9.8 × 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionView of seven people standing in a line outside in the snow. They are, from left to right: Sara Amory Cheney (1875-1959), Edward Amory Cheney (1918-1971), Hope Amory Cheney (1913-1940), Amory Cheney (1909-1999), Rosalie Amory Cheney (1906-1999), Frank Dexter Cheney, Jr. (1905-1991) and probably Frank Dexter Cheney, Sr. (1878-1955). They are all wearing winter clothing. Sara is wearing a fur coat and skirt while everyone else is wearing pants and jackets. All but Sara are holding ski poles. There are two dogs in front of Hope. There are large coniferous trees in the background with snow-laden branches that are drooping towards the ground.
The photograph is mounted on the outside of a folded piece of paper. The writing on the inside indicates that this was sent as a Christmas card.
The photograph is mounted on the outside of a folded piece of paper. The writing on the inside indicates that this was sent as a Christmas card.
Object number1991.63.16
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subjects in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1930.
On View
Not on viewFrank Dexter Cheney Jr.
Dorothy Cheney