Anne Wells Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Anne Wells Cheney
American, 1849 - 1944
PhotographerPhotographed by
Jacques Pilartz
German, 1836 - 1910
Date1886 - 1896
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 11/16 × 1 1/2in. (6.8 × 3.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/16 × 1 11/16in. (7.8 × 4.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/16 × 1 11/16in. (7.8 × 4.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionThree-quarter length studio portrait of Anne Wells Cheney (1836-1910) as an adult. She is standing in front of a bannister which is in front of a photographer's background that depicts architectural elements and fronded plants.There is a plume of feathers in the bottom right corner. Anne is wearing a dark dress with lace details and a pair of light colored gloves. There is a small hat on her head. She is resting the tip of an umbrella or parasol on the ground, holding onto the handle with her right hand.
The photograph is mounted on a piece of thick cardstock. It is in the style of a cabinet card, but is much smaller than a typical cabinet card and slightly smaller than a CDV.
The photograph is mounted on a piece of thick cardstock. It is in the style of a cabinet card, but is much smaller than a typical cabinet card and slightly smaller than a CDV.
Object number2008.37.88
MarkingsPrinted in gold ink on recto, below image: "J. Pilartz / BAD-KISSINGEN." Printed in black ink on verso: "Pilartz / Hofphotograph"
Printed in black ink on verso on banner over floral motif: "BAD - / KISSINGEN."InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "ANNE W. CHENEY / (1849 - 1944)"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
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