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Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.33, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, C…
Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman
Gift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr., 1991.54.33, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Undetermined

Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman

Dateabout 1851
MediumPhotography; black and white photography on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 5/8 × 4 1/8in. (11.7 × 10.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/2 × 5in. (16.5 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionPhotograph of a portrait of Electa Woodbridge Cheney Goodman as an adult. The portrait is in a circular frame. Electa is pictured angled to the left, looking away from the viewer. She is wearing a plain dress or blouse with a collar that comes right up to the base of her neck. A light shawl is draped over her arms. Her hair is gathered at the base of her neck and there are small ringlet curls framing her face.
Object number1991.54.33
MarkingsStamped in black ink on verso, in upper right corner: "18"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "Electa Cheney Goodman"

Handwritten in pencil on verso: "daughter of George & Electa"
NotesDate note: Estimate made based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date of image as circa 1851.
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