Emily Grace Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Emily Grace Cheney
American, 1876 - 1953
PhotographerPhotographed by
Notman Photographic Co.
Dateabout 1896
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 9/16 × 4 1/16in. (14.1 × 10.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Emily Grace Cheney as a young woman. She is looking directly at the camera. Emily is wearing a dress with a wide, square neckline and short puffed sleeves. The sleeves and bodice are covered with cascading layers of lace and there is a ruffle of fabric along the neckline. There is a ribbon and bow at her waist. Emily's hair is pulled back into an updo and there are many small hairs sticking out around her head.
Object number1991.54.42
MarkingsPrinted in dark brown ink on verso: "THE / NOTMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC CO. / STUDIOS : / 3 PARK ST. AND / 384 A. BOYLSTON ST. / BOSTON. / 1286 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. / CAMBRIDGE. / ALSO AT POLAND SPRING HOUSE, / SO. POLAND, ME."InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "race / (1876-1953)"Handwritten in blue ink on verso: "Emily G. Cheney"
Handwritten in pencil and crossed out with blue ink on verso: "Mrs Clifford Cheney / Elizabeth / Cassa / Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1896.
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Emily Cheney
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Emily Stone