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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.278 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Copy of a portrait of Ward Cheney as a child
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.278 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Copy of a portrait of Ward Cheney as a child

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 x 4in. (12.7 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionCopy of a carte-de-visite portrait photograph showin a small boy leaning on the back or arm of an upholstered chair.
Object number1988.133.278
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-278" / "copy negative of a CDV of / Ward Cheney (1875-1900) at about age 2 or 3." "negative of / 1991-54-58"NotesDate Note: The original photograph shown in this negative was probably taken about 1877 or 1878. The copy may have been made about the time of Ward Cheney's death in 1900. (Finlay 1/30/2014)
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