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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.143  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Library of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, Manchester
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.143 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Library of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, Manchester

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Dateearly 20th century
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
DescriptionBooks and a vase of flowers, apparently roses, are on a Chippendale desk in the middle of a large room with large windows looking out over trees. Bookcases filled with books line the walls. An oriental rug is on the floor. A framed print hangs on the wall over one of the bookcases, which has a framed silhouette and other small items on it. Two armchairs are at the right. What appears to be a kerosene lamp is on a small table. Pillows are piled on a broad windowseat at the window.
Object number1988.133.143
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-143 / Library of the Horace Bushnell Cheney / house, including a view from the window. / There is a windowseat, and in the center of the room there is a desk with carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet:" "Negative of / 1988-175-7.94"
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