Woman on a Path in the Woods, Possibly Sarah Griffin Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Sarah Griffin
American, 1884 - 1968
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1905 - 1935
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/8 × 2 11/16in. (11.1 × 6.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionDistant view of a woman, possibly Sarah Griffin Cheney, standing on a dirt path in the middle of the woods. She is wearing a long-sleeve dress, a long pendant necklace, and a wide-brimmed sun hat. She is holding a large, striped bag with her right hand. According to a note on verso, the path went between the houses of John S (Sherwood?) Cheney and William (Coates) Cheney.
Object number1988.85.110
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "Path between / John S Cheney hse / + william " / ? / Mrs William Cheney"NotesDate note: Date unknown. Cataloging worksheet in object file does not provide any date information. Broad estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
1930 - 1940
