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Gift of Thomas L. Cheney, 1991.28.84, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Unde…
Philip Cheney in Military Uniform
Gift of Thomas L. Cheney, 1991.28.84, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Undetermined

Philip Cheney in Military Uniform

SubjectPortrait of Philip Cheney American, 1878-1948
Date1917 - 1918
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 5/16 × 3 1/16in. (13.5 × 7.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 13/16 × 3 5/8in. (14.8 × 9.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Thomas L. Cheney
DescriptionView of Philip Cheney wearing a military uniform and cap, sitting on the front steps of a house. He is wearing a singular rank bar on the shoulder of his jacket, indicating either first or secound lieutenant status. The photographer's shadow is visible in the foreground.
Object number1991.28.84
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "PHIL CHENEY / (1878-1948)"NotesPhilip served during World War I in Company B, 307th Infantry, 77th Division.
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