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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.81  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney, Sr. with Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and Stephen Pierson Cheney at Marlborough Lake
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.81 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Horace Bushnell Cheney, Sr. with Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and Stephen Pierson Cheney at Marlborough Lake

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1909
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 x 4in. (12.7 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionA man is standing waist-deep in water and is throwing a boy backwards over his head into the water while another boy looks on. They are at the edge of a lake that is bordered by a trees. A floating dock or raft is in the background. The man and boys all wear bathing suits.
Object number1988.133.81
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Horace Bushnell Cheney (1868-1936) standing waist deep in water and is throwing Horace Bushnell Cheney Jr. (1899-1930) over his head while Stephen Pierson Cheney (1903-1968) looks on. They are at Marlborough Pond (Lake Terramuggus) c.1909"
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