Siblings Russell and Ellen Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Russell Cheney
American, 1881 - 1945
SubjectPortrait of
Ellen Waitstill Cheney
American, 1862 - 1938
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace L. Bundy
American, 1839 - 1918
Date1883 - 1885
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 3/4 × 4 3/16in. (14.6 × 10.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Knapp Packard
DescriptionPortrait of Russell Cheney (1881-1945) as a toddler and his older sister Ellen "Nell" Cheney (1862-1938). Nell is seated, angled to the left. She is looking up at Russell, who is standing on her lap. Ellen is wearing a dress or blouse with a v-neck that is edged with lace. Her hair is pulld back in a bun. Russell is wearing a light colored dress. His hair is chin-length and he has bangs.
The photograph is attached to a piece of cardstock that has a thin brown line running vertically down each side.
The photograph is attached to a piece of cardstock that has a thin brown line running vertically down each side.
Object number2008.39.8
MarkingsPrinted in gold ink on verso: "BUNDY / PHOTOGRAPHER . HARTFORD / CT. / PICTURES ENLARGED TO ANY SIZE / AND FINISHED IN INK OR COLORS"InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Ellen Waitstill Cheney"Handwritten in green ink on verso: "+ / Russell Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subjects in photograph.
Ellen was the oldest child of Knight Dexter Cheney and Ednah Dow Smith. Russell was their youngest child. They had twelve children total.
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