Ward Cheney (1875-1900) in Uniform
SubjectPortrait of
Ward Cheney
American, 1875 - 1900
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1898 - 1900
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 9/16 × 4 9/16in. (9 × 11.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 15/16 × 6in. (12.5 × 15.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 15/16 × 6in. (12.5 × 15.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionView of Ward Cheney (1875 - 1900) standing outside in a grassy clearing. He is standing with his feet spread apart and his arms behind his back. Ward is wearing a military uniform, probably the uniform for the First Connecticut Volunteers. It consists of a campaign hat, jacket with pockets, pants, and tall boots. There is part of an awning or canopy visible to the left and there are several tents in the background.
The photograph is adhered to a thick piece of gray cardstock. The edges of the cardstock are beveled.
The photograph is adhered to a thick piece of gray cardstock. The edges of the cardstock are beveled.
Object number2008.37.125
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "WARD CHENEY (1875 - 1900)"NotesDate note: Ward enlisted with Company G, First Connecticut Volunteers in April of 1898. He died in the Philippines in 1900.On View
Not on view
Ward Cheney
