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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1992.115.23, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright …
Antoinette Phelps Cheney
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1992.115.23, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Undetermined

Antoinette Phelps Cheney

Dateabout 1911 - 1916
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 5/8 × 2 13/16in. (11.7 × 7.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionPhotograph of Antoinette Phelps Cheney as a young girl or teenager, standing outdoors in a patch of grass. She is wearing what may be a colonial costume, consisting of a dress with elbow-length sleeves and a bonnet that has small flower appliqués around the brim. The bonnet is secured by a ribbon that is tied in a large bow under her chin. There is a small decorative pouch hanging from her waist. There are a few large trees in the shadows behind her.
Object number1992.115.23
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: [inside a small circle] "18"

Handwritten in pencil on verso: "ANTOINETTE CHENEY (1901 - )"
NotesDate note: Estimate made based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
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