Cousins Anne, Horace, and Marion Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Anne Kimberly Cheney
American, 1899 - 1906
SubjectPortrait of
Marion Cheney
American, 1897 - 1976
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1899 - 1900
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 3/4 × 4 13/16in. (9.5 × 12.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 7 × 8 1/2in. (17.8 × 21.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 7 × 8 1/2in. (17.8 × 21.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionView of two infants and a toddler sitting side by side indoors on a cushioned bench. The infant on the left is Anne Kimberly Cheney (1899-1906), being held up by someone's hand. Horace Bushnell Cheney, Jr. (1899-1930) is in the middle. The toddler on the right is Marion Cheney (1897-1975). They are all wearing white dresses. There is a fireplace mantel visible in the background.
Object number1988.85.129
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subjects in photograph. Context note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives place of origin as South Manchester, CT.
The three children are all first cousins, grandchildren of Frank W. Cheney and Mary Bushnell. Anne was the daughter of Howell Cheney and Anne Bunce. Horace was the son of Horace Bushnell Cheney, Sr. and Mary Pierson. Marion was the daughter of Charles Cheney and Mary Lydia Brainard.
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