Ruth Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
American, 1884 - 1952
PhotographerPhotographed by
Notman Photographic Co.
Date1886 - 1889
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and CDV cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/16 × 2 9/16in. (10.3 × 6.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionHalf length studio portrait of Ruth Cheney as a young girl. She is standing behind a piece of carved furniture, with her hands folded and resting on top of it. She is looking to the left of the camera. Ruth is wearing a white dress that has long sleeves and a slight ruffle at the cuffs and collar. Her hair is pulled into a bun at the top of her head but short, curly pieces are sticking out around her temples and at the nape of her neck.
The edges of the carte-de-visite are gilt.
The edges of the carte-de-visite are gilt.
Object number1991.54.66
MarkingsPrinted in gold ink on recto below the image: "THE NOTMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC CO., LIMITED. / 3 PARK ST., BOSTON."Printed in gold ink at the top of verso: "[heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales] / W. NOTMAN"
Printed in gold ink in middle of verso: "[gathering of eight medallions and several banners surrounding a central oval that has a crown on it. At the top of the oval are the words: "ONI SOIT QUI MAL [...]". Banners acros the oval say: "PHOTOGRAPHER TO / HER MAJESTY". Banners beneath the oval say: "MONTREAL / 1876". The surrounding medallions are, in clockwise order: 1. An olive wreath surrounding the words "1862 / LONDON. / [line] / HONORIS CAUSA" with a banner under the medallion saying "1862"; 2. Two winged figures holding a box with olive branches protruding from it, in front of a phoenix or other large winged bird. The picture is surrounded by the words: "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE 1867 A PARIS." The banner beneath the medallion reads: "1867"; 3. A decorative border surrounding a depiction of a female figure with her arm outstretched, possibly Athena. The medallion partially covers number 4; 4. A shaded medallion with an olive wreath on it; 5. A shaded medallion with a crest on it. The medallion is partially covered by number 6; 6. The words: "DOMINION OF CANADA" over a winged figure holding a horn and a branch. There is a banner beneath medallions 5 and 6 that reads: "SPECIAL / GOLD MEDAL" and one under medallions 3 and 4 that reads: "PHILA. / CENTENNIAL." 7. Bust of a man with a mustache and pointed beard wearing an olive wreath, surrounded by the words "NAPOLEON III / EMPEREUR." The banner beneath the medallion says: "PARIS"; 8. Depiction of several people and a dog. The banner beneath the medallion says: "LONDON".
Printed in gold ink at bottom of verso: "THE NOTMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC CO. / LIMITED / 3 Park Street, BOSTON, MASS. / ALSO AT / 48 North Pearl St., ALBANY, N.Y. / Saratoga, N.Y. Newport, R.I."InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Ruth"
Handwritten in pencil on verso: "Cheney Goodwin"
Handwritten in pencil on verso in a different hand: "40487"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1886.
Ruth was the youngest child of Frank Woodbridge Cheney and Mary Bushnell Cheney. She had eleven older siblings.
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Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
Ruth Cheney Goodwin
