Eliza Trumbull Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Eliza Trumbull Cheney
American, 1893 - 1958
PhotographerPhotographed by
Aimé Dupont
1842 - 1900
Dateabout 1911
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 1/16 × 9 1/16in. (28.1 × 23cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionFull length studio portrait of Eliza Trumbull Cheney as a debutante. She is seated on an upholstered bench, facing the camera. Her hands are resting on the bench, one on each side of her. She is wearing her "coming out gown" which has a wide v-neckline and elbow-length sleeves. There is a large rosette on the bodice, at the center of the neckline. There is a layer of sheer, decorative fabric that covers the sleeves and bodice and parts over the skirt, which has fine pleats in it. Eliza's hair appears to be curly and is piled up on her head. She is wearing a short pendant necklace.
Object number1991.54.39
MarkingsEmbossed on recto in upper left corner: [logo depicting a lion holding a sword, with a face that has sun beams radiating from it sitting on the lion's back]Embossed on recto below image: "Aimé Dupont / 574 Fifth Ave. / N.Y."InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Elisa in her coming out gown"
Handwritten in pencil on verso: "Eliza Trumbull Cheney / daughter of Louis R. / wife of John T Roberts"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and age of most debutantes (17 or 18). Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1911.
Since Aimé Dupont died in 1900, this photograph was likely taken by his wife, Etta Greer Dupont, who continued operating the studio after his death.
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