Roger Williams Cheney in his 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 in a crib with metal bars. He is wearing a sweater, a shirt or gown, and a diaper. His feet are in the air and he is holding his toes. A door and a wall with patterned wallpaper are in the background.
Object number1988.133.227
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-227 / View of Roger Williams Cheney (1907-90) / lying in a crib holding on to his toes / c. 1907" "negative of / 1988-175-9.182"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