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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.269 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mary Pierson's Bedroom, 72 Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.269 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mary Pierson's Bedroom, 72 Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut

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
DescriptionAn ornate wooden bed with a high headboard is situated between two doors in a room with patterned wallpaper on the walls. Framed pictures are on the walls and on a small commode at the left. A small rocking chair is in the left foreground.
Object number1988.133.269
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-269" / "View of the bed in Mary / Pierson (Cheney's) room in her / home at 72 Washington Street, / Hartford, c. 1896" "negative of 1988-175-12.103"NotesDate Note: Mary Pierson married Horace Bushnell Cheney on June 8, 1898. (Finlay 1/29/2014)
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.268 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Corner of Mary Pierson's Room, 72 Washington Street, Hartford
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    before 1898
    Image Not Available for A corner of the master bedroom of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    A corner of the master bedroom of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.280 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Sitting Room in the House of Antoinette Phelps, 72 Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    before 1898
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.156 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Display of Wedding Presents Given to Mary Pierson Cheney and Horace Bushnell Cheney, 72 Washington Street, Hartford
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Image Not Available for Master bedroom in the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    Master bedroom in the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.158 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Wedding Presents in Sitting Room at 72 Washington Street, Hartford
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Museum purchase, 1995.36.1317 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    A Girl's Bedroom
    William G. Dudley
    1916-1927
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.157 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Wedding Presents Given to Mary Pierson Cheney and Horace Bushnell Cheney on display at 72 Washington Street, Hartford
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.48 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Antoinette Phelps Cheney, Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. and Stephen Pierson Cheney in Bed with the Mumps
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1906
    Gift of Elizabeth W. Temple, 2011.63.26 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Bedroom of Mr. and Mrs. Atwood Collins, 1010 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
    Unknown
    1880
    Image Not Available for View of the dining room table and breakfast table in the dining room of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    View of the dining room table and breakfast table in the dining room of the Horace Bushnell Cheney House, 78 Forest Street, Manchester, Connecticut
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1898
    Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.47 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Antoinette Phelps Cheney and Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. in bed with the mumps
    Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
    1906
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