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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.307  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cheney Family Group Portrait on a Lawn
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.307 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cheney Family Group Portrait on a Lawn

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1913-1915
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/8 x 4 1/8in. (7.9 x 10.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionA woman and two small boys and a small girl are seated on a wicker sofa on a grassy lawn. A second girl kneels at the right and two additional boys are seated on the grass. The woman holds a banner or flag. One boy wears a sailor suit and a straw hat. Trees are in the background.
Object number1988.133.307
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "L to R / in chair: May, Steve, Rog, Hannah & Tony / on ground HBC Jr. & unid. boy" "1988-133-307"
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