Ensign George W. Cheney, Jr.
SubjectPortrait of
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
PhotographerPhotographed by
Fabian Bachrach
American, 1881 - 1963
Date1940 - 1943
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 1/8 × 10 1/2in. (33.3 × 26.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 × 11in. (35.2 × 27.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 × 11in. (35.2 × 27.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, III, Katherine C. Chappell and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionHalf length portrait of George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994) in his naval uniform. He is seated and looking at the camera. George is wearing a white collared shirt under a dark military jacket, with a dark colored tie. There is a single stripe and a star patch on his sleeve. George is holding a white cap on his lap.
Object number1997.108.15
MarkingsPerforated in two places on recto: "UNFINISHED / PROOF / BACHRACH"Printed in black ink on recto: "[copyright symbol] BACHRACH"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "520 / HF 24205 T2"NotesDate note; Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as 1940-43.
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