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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.61  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Boys with a Giant Snow Ball on the Lawn in Manchester, Connecticut
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.61 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Boys with a Giant Snow Ball on the Lawn in Manchester, Connecticut

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1909
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
DescriptionAn man is standing in front of a very large snow ball on a large snow-covered lawn. A young boy stands in front of him, and another boy stands at the right. They are all wearing coats or jackets. Trees are in the background.
Object number1988.133.61
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Thomas Langdon Cheney (1879-1916) and pros. Thomas Hooker Cowles (1895-1927) standing in front of a large snowball on the lawn in Manchester. Horace Bushnell Cheney (1899-1930) is standing off to the right. c. 1909
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