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for George Wells Cheney (1825 - 1893)
George Wells Cheney (1825 - 1893)
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 5 1/2 × 3 13/16in. (14 × 9.7cm)
Mount: 6 1/2 × 4 1/4in. (16.5 × 10.8cm)
Mount: 6 1/2 × 4 1/4in. (16.5 × 10.8cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionHead and shoulders view of George as an older man. He is wearing a dark-colored jacket that is buttoned closed. He has a long white beard, bushy eyebrows, and a receding hairline.
Cabinet card has a thin, brown border.
Cabinet card has a thin, brown border.
Object number1991.54.72
MarkingsDebossed and printed in brown ink below image: "J. L. Jonsson / [logo with overlapping "J", "L" and "J"] / SO. MANCHESTER, / CT."InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "George Wells Cheney (1825-1893) / husband of Harriet / Richmond"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1887.On View
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