Interior of house built by Mary Bushnell Cheney, Keene Valley, New York
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
American, 1868 - 1936
Date1910
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 large stone fireplace is the left of a large unfinished room in a house or cottage. Two tall candles in candlesticks are on the mantlepiece. The joists and studs of the portions of the walls and ceiling are exposed. A kerosene lamp is on a table at the right. The only other furnishings visible are two wicker armchairs.
Object number1988.133.197
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-197 / Interior view of the house built by / Mrs. Frank Woodbridge Cheney (Mary Bushnell) / (1840-1917) in Keene Valley, NY. The house / was passed to her daughter Emily Cheney / and then to her children Horace B. / Learned (b. 1904) and Emily Barrett Learned / (Scoville) (b. 1908) c. 1910 / stone fireplace and rattan chair" "negative of / 1988-175-8.105"On View
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Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
1910