Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.27, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Und…

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A Group of Young Cheneys

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown

SubjectPortrait of Emily Cheney American, 1864 - 1952

SubjectPortrait of Ellen Waitstill Cheney American, 1862 - 1938

SubjectPortrait of Harriet Bowen Cheney Cowles American, 1867 - 1938

SubjectPortrait of Edward Moyle Cheney 1862 - 1888

SubjectPortrait of Elizabeth Cheney American, 1865 - 1898

SubjectPortrait of Frank Cheney, Jr. American, 1860 - 1957

SubjectPortrait of Helen Cheney American, 1868 - 1937

Date1880-1885

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 13/16 x 4in. (14.8 x 10.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 4 13/16in. (17.8 x 12.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor

DescriptionInformal group portrait of three young men, two young women, and three girls, all members of the Cheney family or close relations. In the back row on the left is Emily "Milly" Cheney (1864-1952), standing next to Ellen "Nell" Cheney (1862-1938). In the middle row, left to right, are: Harriet "Hart" Cheney (1867-1938), "Ned", who is probably Edward Moyle Cheney (1862-1888), and Elizabeth "Bess" Cheney (1865-1898). In the front row, left to right, are: Frank Cheney, Jr. (1860-1957), Helen Cheney (1868-1937), and Charles Adams Platt (1861-1933). Frank and Charles are slouching, with their legs extended and their ankles crossed. Charles has a slight mustache.

Object number2008.38.27

InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "Nell Cheney Ned Cheney Milly Cheney / Bessie Cheney Helen Cheney Harriet Cheney / Charles A. Platt Frank Cheney, Jr."; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesMedium Note: Photograph appears to be a copy photograph of an earlier portrait. (Finlay 2/28/2014)

Subject Note: Charles Adams Platt, a Cheney cousin, was an architect and artist. (Finlay 2/28/2014)

Subject Terms