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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.141 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Picnic Party at Gavitt's Cove, Haversham, Rhode Island
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.141 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Picnic Party at Gavitt's Cove, Haversham, Rhode Island

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1901
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
DescriptionFour women and a man are seated on a big rock under the shade of a large tree. Four additional men stand behind them. Dishes and food for a picnic are spread on the rock and some of the people appear to be eating.
Object number1988.133.141
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-141 / icnic at Gavitt's Cove, Haversham, RI / Group is on a rock under a tree. Group includes / Seth Leslie Cheney (1974 [sic] - 1942), Maysie Robinson, and / Mary Pierson Cheney" "1988-175-7.75"
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