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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.157  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wedding Presents Given to Mary Pierson Cheney and Horace Bushnell Cheney on display at 72 Washington Street, Hartford
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.157 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wedding Presents Given to Mary Pierson Cheney and Horace Bushnell Cheney on display at 72 Washington Street, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1898
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
DescriptionBoxes and glassware are displayed on tables in the interior of a room with patterned wallpaper. Linens are on display near a window at the right and other items made of fabric hang or are draped in the background. A framed picture is propped on what appears to be a bookcase.
Object number1988.133.157
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "72 Washington St. home of Antoinette / Phelps / Hartford, CT / interior view of wedding / presnets given to Horace Bushnell Cheney (1868-1936) and Mary C. O. Pierson (Cheney) / 1988-133-157" "1988-175-4.42"
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