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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.309  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mary Pierson Cheney with her children Stephen, Antoinette, and Roger outside in the snow
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.309 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mary Pierson Cheney with her children Stephen, Antoinette, and Roger outside in the snow

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1911-1912
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 woman, a boy, and a girl, stand beside a porch. A smaller boy is seated on a sled in front of them. All four wear double-breasted winter coats and hats. The girl appears to be wearing fur-lined boots. There appears to be a summerhouse or gazebo on the hill to the left. Snow is on the ground. Trees are in the background.
Object number1988.133.309
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "Antoinette Phelps Cheney (b. 1901) and / Stephen Pierson Cheney (1903-68) standing with / their mother outside of 78 Forest Street, South / Manchester with Roger Williams Cheney / (1907-90) on a sled in front of them. / c. 1911 Tony and Steve are on their way / to dancing school" "1988-133-309" "similar to the / negative of 1988-175-8.140 with Roger added on a sled"NotesSubject Note: The photograph was taken at the Horace Bushnell Cheney house in Manchester, Connecticut and depicts Cheney's wife and children. (Finlay 1/28/2014)
On View
Not on view
2005.160.9
Unknown
early 20th-late 20th century