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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.272  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Della, the Cheney Family Dog
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.272 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Della, the Cheney Family Dog

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
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 large brown and white dog, apparently a Newfoundland or a Saint Bernard, stands on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
Object number1988.133.272
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-272" /"Side View of family dog Della" "negative of 1988-175-3.122"
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