John Cheney (1801 - 1885)
SubjectPortrait of
John Cheney
American, 1801 - 1885
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul H. Cheney
1867 - 1949
Dateabout 1885
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 1/16 × 5 1/16in. (17.9 × 12.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace Learned and Mrs. Frank W. Crocker
DescriptionPhotograph from a negative showing a photograph of John Cheney as an elderly man. He is sitting outside in a wheelchair that has a high back. John is wearing light colored clothing underneath a large, dark cloak that is draped around his shoulders. The cloak has a wide collar. He is also wearing a wide-brimmed hat. His hair and facial hair are white. He has a full moustache and a long, wiry beard. There is a tree in the background on the left and a house in the background on the right.
The photograph is lying on a woven material. The edge of the negative, with a "v" shaped notch, can be seen at the top of the image.
The photograph is lying on a woven material. The edge of the negative, with a "v" shaped notch, can be seen at the top of the image.
Object number1979.25.127
MarkingsEngraved backwards at top of negative: "AGEA NITRATE FILM"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "5"Handwritten in black ink on verso: "John Cheney / A little time before his death / Taken by Paul"
Handwritten in pencil on verso: "H. B. C. / Paul."NotesDate note: Note on verso says the image was taken shortly before John's death, which took place in 1885. Date this photograph was taken is later, year unknown.
Photographer note: Note on verso says the image was taken by Paul. This may be referring to Paul Cheney (1867 - 1949).
John Cheney was the son of George Cheney and Electa Woodbridge. He was a successful artist and engraver. Several of his brothers founded the Cheney Brothers silk business.
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