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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.64  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Family Sledding Across the Lawn, Manchester, Connecticut
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.64 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Family Sledding Across the Lawn, Manchester, Connecticut

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
DescriptionThree children are sledding across a snow-covered lawn. A woman and small child sit together on a sled behind the other children. Trees and a large frame house are in the background.
Object number1988.133.64
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Stephen Pierson Cheney (1903-68) is in the sleigh to the left with his teddy bear. The Antoinette Phelps Cheney (b. 1901) is standing and the unid. child is seated in the sled to the right. Mary Pierson Cheney and Roger Williams Cheney (1907-1990) are in another sled behind them. In the background is the Frank Dexter Cheney house. c.1908-9"
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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.500, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
about 1918
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.497, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
about 1918
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.339, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
about 1890