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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.191 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Roger Williams Cheney Playing the Piano
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.191 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Roger Williams Cheney Playing the Piano

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1909-1910
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 small boy wearing a white dress appears to be kneeling on a wooden chair in front of an upright piano. His arms are outstretched and he his fingers on the keys. There is sheet music on the music stand. A framed print is on the wall in the background.
Object number1988.133.191
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-191 / Side view of Roger Williams Cheney (1907-90) / kneeling in a chair and playing the piano / c. 1909-10" "negative of / 1988-175-8.91"
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