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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.207  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and Antoinette Phelps Cheney Swimming at Haversham, Rhode Island
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.207 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and Antoinette Phelps Cheney Swimming at Haversham, Rhode Island

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1904
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
DescriptionTwo children, a boy and a girl, are swimming towards shore. Both wear bathing suits. The girl has water wings attached to her arms.
Object number1988.133.207
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-207 / Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. (1899-1930) and Antoinette Phelps Cheney (b. 1901) swimming / in the ocean at Haversham, R.I. Tony / has 'water wings' on her arms. c. 1904" "negative of / 1988-175-9.29"
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