Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.226 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Roger Williams Cheney lying in a Crib

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936

Date1907

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

DescriptionAn infant is lying on his back with his fingers in his mouth and his feet in the air. He is wearing a sweater, a shirt or gown, and a diaper. He is in a crib with metal bars; an unmade bed is visible in the background.

Object number1988.133.226

InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-226 / View of Roger Williams Cheney (1907-90) lying / in a crib with two fingers in his mouth / c. 1907" "negative of / 1988-175-9.181"NotesSubject Note: Roger Williams Cheney was the son of Horace Bushnell Cheney and Mary Pierson Cheney. The family lived in Manchester, Connecticut. (Finlay 4/4/2014)

Subject Terms

On View

Not on view