John S. Cheney (1801 - 1885)
SubjectPortrait of
John Cheney
American, 1801 - 1885
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1861 - 1871
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 7/8 × 4 7/8in. (17.5 × 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace Learned and Mrs. Frank W. Crocker
DescriptionView of a photograph showing a head and shoulders length portrait of John S. Cheney. He is angled to the left and looking off camera. John is wearing a white shirt with a dark tie, under a buttoned suit jacket. His moustache and beard are wiry and white. He is balding on top but has hair around his ears and at the back of his head. There are fine wrinkles around his eyes and in his forehead.
The photograph is laying on a patterned surface, which may be wood or cloth.
There is a small v-shaped notch near the top left corner of the plastic negative.
The photograph is laying on a patterned surface, which may be wood or cloth.
There is a small v-shaped notch near the top left corner of the plastic negative.
Object number1979.25.10
MarkingsTyped in black ink on envelope: "Negative, photographic, B&W, of John S. Cheney"Engraved along the top right edge of the negative, emulsion side facing up: "EASTMAN-KODAK / 96"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on envelope: "Cheney 17"
Handwritten in black ink on negative, upside down, emulsion side facing up: "John S. Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
John Cheney was the son of George Cheney and Electa Woodbridge. He was an accomplished artist and engraver. Several of his brothers founded the Cheney Brothers silk business.
Subject Terms
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Ward Cheney
