Frank Woodbridge Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Col. Frank W. Cheney
American, 1832 - 1909
PhotographerPhotographed by
Notman Studios
Date1897 - 1902
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 3 7/8in. (14 × 9.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 3/4 × 6 3/4in. (27.3 × 17.1cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 3/4 × 6 3/4in. (27.3 × 17.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Charles Cheney Humpstone
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Frank Woodbridge Cheney as an older man. He is depicted in profile, looking to the right. Frank is wearing a corduroy vest and jacket over a white collared shirt with a tie. His hair is wavy and he has a full mustache and beard. All of his hair is white. The skin under Frank's right eye is creased and somewhat puffy.
Object number2002.14.9
MarkingsDebossed and printed in dark brown ink on mat below photograph: "Notman Studios / [line] / BOSTON / & CAMBRIDGE."InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso of photograph: "44322"Handwritten in pencil on verso of mount: "44322"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
Context note: The photograph was taken by Notman Studios in Boston or Cambridge.
Edward Hapgood Little delivered the photograph to the Connecticut Historical Society on behalf of Charles Cheney Humpstone.
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