Marion Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Marion Cheney
American, 1897 - 1976
PhotographerPhotographed by
Warner Photo Co.
Date1898 - 1899
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 3/16 × 3 11/16in. (13.2 × 9.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 15/16 × 7 15/16in. (25.2 × 20.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 15/16 × 7 15/16in. (25.2 × 20.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionView of a toddler, probably Marion Cheney (1897-1976), standing indoors on a patterned carpet and leaning against a wicker chair. She is wearing a white dress. There is a small doll lying on the seat of the chair.
The photograph is mounted on a piece of cardstock that is dark gray on the recto and beige on the verso.
The photograph is mounted on a piece of cardstock that is dark gray on the recto and beige on the verso.
Object number1988.85.93
MarkingsEngraved on recto: "The Warner Photo. Co"InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "Marion Cheney?"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1898. Marion Cheney was the daugher of Charles Cheney (1866-1942) and his first wife, Mary Lydia Brainard (1867-1900).
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