Frank W. Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Col. Frank W. Cheney
American, 1832 - 1909
PhotographerPhotographed by
Notman Photographic Co.
Date1882 - 1892
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 13/16 × 10 13/16in. (35.1 × 27.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of Frank Woodbridge Cheney sitting in a chair. He is angled to the right and looking off camera. Frank is wearing a three-piece suit with a pocket watch and a tie. His arms are wresting on each arm rest of the chair, and he is holding a pince-nez in his left hand. Frank's hair is gray or white and he has a full beard and moustache.
Object number2008.37.77
InscribedHandwritten in white ink on recto in lower left corner: "Notman / B[o]ston"Handwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "FRANK W. CHENEY"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
Photographer and context note: Inscription on recto simply reads "Notman / Boston". This likely refers to Notman Photographic Co. or one of the other studios established by William Notman.
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