George W. Cheney, Sr.
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Sr.
American, 1888 - 1965
PhotographerPhotographed by
Curtiss-Schervee Studios
Date1905 - 1915
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 11 × 15 1/2in. (27.9 × 39.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Katherine Cheney Chappell
DescriptionBlack and white bust view photograph portrait of George W. Cheney, Sr. by The Curtiss Studio, New Haven, Connecticut. Cheney is wearing a dark suit with a white collared shirt and striped tie.
Object number2018.75.5
MarkingsEmbossed on front: "The Curtiss Studio/ New Haven, Conn"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "GEORGE WELLS CHENEY, SR. (1888 - 1965)"Handwritten in pencil on verso, circled: "833"
Handritten in pencil on verso: "in 14 x 17 ready frame / Mat 26"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. George graduated from Yale in 1910.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view