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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.109  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and his Mother, Mary Pierson Cheney
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.109 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and his Mother, Mary Pierson Cheney

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 5 x 4in. (12.7 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionA woman holds an infant in her right arm, supporting him with her left arm. The woman is wearing a high collared dress, with a brooch at the base of her neck. The arms of the dress are striped, and the front of the dress is trimmed with lace and ruffles..The baby is wearing a white gown.
Object number1988.133.109
InscribedOn envelope, in pencil, "Posed view of Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. (1899-1930) and Mary Pierson Cheney. HBC, Jr. at 1 yr. 8 mos."
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