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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'"
On View
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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.98  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1916
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.57  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1908-1909
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