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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.56  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Winter Coasting Party Outside the Knight Dexter House
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.56 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Winter Coasting Party Outside the Knight Dexter House

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1908-1909
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
DescriptionA young woman wearing a fur coat and hat is standing behind a sleigh in which a small child is seated. Additional men and women are in the background, one of whom is also attempting to use a sled. A snow shovel and a dog are to the left of the group. Trees are in the background.
Object number1988.133.56
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Mary 'May' Pierson (Cheney) standing behind a mini-sleigh with Roger Williams Cheney (1907-1990) seated in it. c. 1908-9 'Winter coasting party outside KD house'"
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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.57  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1908-1909
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.98  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1916
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.498, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
about 1918
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.93  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1910