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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.43  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Children Outside at the Beginning of Spring
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.43 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Children Outside at the Beginning of Spring

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1904-1905
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
DescriptionSix children and a small spotted dog are on a grassy lawn in front of a small leafless tree. Most children wear double-breasted coats and hats. The dog, which may be a beagle, wears a collar.
Object number1988.133.43
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Group of children outside at the beginning of Spring. Antoinette Phelps Cheney, Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. Laura Cheney, Ward Cheney, Ann Kimberly Cheney, Marion Cheney and Sanky."NotesSubject Note: Children and the dog identified as Antoinette Phelps Cheney, Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr., Laura Cheney, Ward Cheney, Ann Kimberly Cheney, Marion Cheney and Sanky."
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