Corner of Mary Pierson's Room, 72 Washington Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
American, 1868 - 1936
Datebefore 1898
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 chest of drawers and a bookcase are in the corner of what appears to be an attic room, with patterned wallpaper on the walls and sloping ceiling. The bookcase contains books and framed pictures. Additional pictures, including photographs, are on the bureau, together with a mirror and toilet articles. Still more pictures are on the walls. A Chippendale chair and two additional chairs are against the walls; a bed is at the right.
Object number1988.133.268
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-268" / "Corner of Mary Pierson (Cheney's) room / at her home on 72 Washington Street, / Hartford c. 1897" "negative of 1988-175-12,102"NotesDate Note: Mary Pierson married Horace Bushnell Cheney on June 8, 1898. (Finlay 1/29/2014)On View
Not on view
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
before 1898
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
before 1898
