William H. Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
William H. Cheney
American, 1833 - 1888
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1868 - 1878
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 6 7/8 × 4 7/8in. (17.5 × 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace Learned and Mrs. Frank W. Crocker
DescriptionHalf length portrait of William H. Cheney as an adult. He is sitting in a decorative armchair that is angled to the left. His arms are resting on the armrests and he is looking down at a book in his hands. William has a thick moustache and beard.
Object number1979.25.510
MarkingsTyped in black ink on envelope: "1979-25-7 [7 is crossed out with pencil] / Negative, photographic, B&W, of William H. Cheney"Engraved along right side of top edge, emulsion side up: "EASTMAN-KODAK / 96"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on envelope: "Cheney 14"
Handwritten in pencil on envelope after typed, crossed out "7": "510"
Handwritten in black ink on negative, upside down on top edge of emulsion side: "Wm. H. Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
William was the son of George Wells Cheney (1799-1841) and Mary Cheney. He met and married his wife, Sarah Moyle, while in Australia during the gold rush.
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