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Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.17  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Dora Cheney
Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.17 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dora Cheney

PhotographerPhotographed by Davis & Sanford American, 1892 - 1915
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor
DescriptionStudio portraits of a young woman wearing three different gowns. One gown has what appear to be artificial flowers on it. A painted studio backdrop is in the background.
Object number2008.38.17-.19
InscribedOn verso, in pencil, "Dora Cheney"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Theodora Cheney was the daughter of Knight Dexter Cheney.
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