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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.136 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. Throwing Bean Bags outside the Cottage at Haversham, Rhode Island
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.136 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. Throwing Bean Bags outside the Cottage at Haversham, Rhode Island

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1901
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 boy wearing a long-sleeved jersey, pants, and a leather belt stands at the foot of steps leading up to the porch of a frame cottage. He his looking up and throwing something in the air. His shadow is on the ground in front of him. A towel or blanket hangs from the porch railing. Another cottage is in the background.
Object number1988.133.136
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-136 / Horace Bushnell Cheney (1868-1936) throwing / bean bags in the air outside of the cottage / Ellwyn at Haversham, RI, c. 1901" "negative of / 1988-175-7.60"
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