Harriet Elizabeth Cheney
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard S. DeLamater
American, 1833 - 1915
Date1863 - 1873
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and CDV cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 4 3/16 × 2 9/16in. (10.6 × 6.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Harriet Elizabeth Cheney as an adult, pictured in profile. Her head is turned to the left. Harriet is wearing a dress that is decorated with brocade and tassels. There is a white bow pinned at the nape of her neck. Her hair is pulled back into a braided bun.
Object number1991.54.100
MarkingsPrinted in green ink within a border on verso: "R.S.DELAMATER, / Photographer, / THREE DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. / HARTFORD, / CONN."InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Mrs. James W Cheney / Harriet"Handwritten in pencil on verso: "(née Cheney)"
Handwritten in pencil on verso: "8"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1870.
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