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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.281  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Hall Decorated for a Christmas Party
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.281 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Hall Decorated for a Christmas Party

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1903
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
DescriptionThe arched doors and windows of a large hall are draped with evergreen garlands. A Christmas wreath hangs on the wall and there appear to be additional greens or potted plates along the wall above a long row of benches draped with patterned fabric. Curtains hang in an arched opening at the left. What appears to be a corner of a stage is in the right foreground.
Object number1988.133.281
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-281" / "Cheney Hall decorated for a / Christmas party / c. 1903" "negative of / 1988-175-9.10"
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