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Gift of Martha Dewing, 2015.173.37, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Dorothy Cheney
Gift of Martha Dewing, 2015.173.37, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Dorothy Cheney

SubjectPortrait of Dorothy Cheney American, 1880 - 1971
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 4 1/4 × 5 1/4in. (10.8 × 13.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Martha Dewing
DescriptionBlack and white mounted photograph of Dorothy Cheney as a girl. She is wearing a hat and coat and is leaning on the beam of a porch or outdoor structure.
Object number2015.173.37
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on back: "D. C."

Handwritten in pencil on back: "Dorothy Cheney/ Aunt Doll"
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
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