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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.181  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Roger Williams Cheney Standing by a Play Pen
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.181 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Roger Williams Cheney Standing by a Play Pen

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1908-1909
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
DescriptionA small child stands in a playpen holding on to the rail of the playpen and a small wooden chair. A wicker chair and a bureau are in the background.
Object number1988.133.181
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-181 / Interior view of Roger Williams Cheney (1907-90) / standing, supporting himself with a chair and what looks like a play pen / c. 1908-9" "1988-175-8.59"
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