George Wells Cheney, Jr. in Naval Uniform
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
Dateabout 1942
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 × 6in. (20.3 × 15.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 × 6 1/2in. (21.6 × 16.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 × 6 1/2in. (21.6 × 16.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, III, Katherine C. Chappell and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994) in his white navy uniform and cap. The epaulettes indicate the rank of ensign.
Object number1997.108.11
MarkingsPrinted in magenta ink on recto: "SARGENT STUDIO"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "X50046-4"Handwritten in pencil on verso by project cataloger: "George Wells Cheney, Jr. / Ensign U.S.N.R."NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1942.
Context note: The Sargent Studio was located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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