Philip Cheney on Railroad Tracks with Signal Flags
SubjectPortrait of
Philip Cheney
American, 1878-1948
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1917 - 1918
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 × 2 1/16in. (7.6 × 5.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 × 2 7/16in. (8.6 × 6.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 × 2 7/16in. (8.6 × 6.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Thomas L. Cheney
DescriptionView of Philip Cheney in military uniform standing on railroad tracks in front of a train car. He is holding a flag in each hand and has one arm raised at an angle above his head and the other sticking out to the side.
Object number1991.28.71
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "PHILIP CHENEY (1878-1948)"Handwritten in pencil on verso, perpendicular to image orientation: "972"NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as 1917-1918.
Context note: Cataloging worksheet states that place of origin is probably Plattsburgh, NY.
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