Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.305 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Family Eating Watermelon on the Porch in Marlborough, Connecticut

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/8 x 4 1/8in. (7.9 x 10.5cm)

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Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams

DescriptionYoung men and women, boys and girls stand on a porch behind the railing. One boy is seated on the railing holding a piece of watermelon to his mouth with both hands. The other people are also holding or eating slices of watermelon. Girls and women wear cotton dresses, boys and men wear shirts and slacks. One man wears a necktie.

Object number1988.133.305

InscribedOn paper envelope housing the negative, in pencil, "May, Bush and other unid. people / on porch eating watermelons, Marlborough / 1999-133-305"

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