Frank Dexter Cheney (1878-1955)
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Dexter Cheney Sr.
American, 1878 - 1955
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace L. Bundy
American, 1839 - 1918
Dateabout 1883
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and CDV cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/8 × 2 1/2in. (10.5 × 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Frank Dexter Cheney, Sr. as a young boy. He is wearing a buttoned jacket with a wide, round collar and a string tie.
There is a floral scene printed on verso in brown ink. CDV edges are gilt.
There is a floral scene printed on verso in brown ink. CDV edges are gilt.
Object number1991.54.61
MarkingsPrinted in dark brown ink on bottom of CDV on recto: "H. L. BUNDY, / HARTFORD."Printed in brown ink within a banner on verso: "Horace L. Bundy, Photographer, / 368 Main St., Hartford, Conn."InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: Frank D Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1882.
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Frank Dexter Cheney Sr.
