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for "Genuine Comfort" at Marlborough, Conn.
"Genuine Comfort" at Marlborough, Conn.
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Cheney, Jr.
American, 1860 - 1957
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumPhotography; cyanotype on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (11.4 x 19.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 8in. (12.7 x 20.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 8in. (12.7 x 20.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor
DescriptionA man (possibly Frank Cheney, Jr.) wearing a hat and what appears to be an apron stands on the porch of a shingled cottage with a tall stone chimney and a stovepipe. A stone wall is at the right. The building is surrounded by trees.
Object number2008.38.10
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in pencil, "'Genuine Comfort' at Marlborugh Conn."; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: The Cheney family of Manchester, Connecticut had a cottage in Marlborough, Connecticut, where they spent time during the summers. (Finlay 2/20/2014)The man in the photograph may be Frank Cheney, Jr., based on his moustache and the appearance of Frank in other photographs at the house in Marlborough. (Peters 3/21/24).
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewlate 19th century