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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.34  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Laura Cheney and Antionette Cheney
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.34 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Laura Cheney and Antionette Cheney

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1902
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionTwo very young girls are seated on an oriental rug in front of a fireplace with andirons. A doll is on the floor in front of them. Both children are slightly blurred from movement. A chair is in the background.
Object number1988.133.34
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "View of Laura Cheney and Antoinette Cheney seated on the floor in white dresses c. 1902."NotesSubject Note: Antoinette Cheney was the daughter of Horace Bushnell Cheney. Laura Cheney was the daughter of Howell Cheney. The two girls were cousins. (Finlay 11/13/2013)
On View
Not on view
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.32  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
about 1900