Philip Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Philip Cheney
American, 1878-1948
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 9/16 × 3 15/16in. (14.1 × 10cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor
DescriptionHead and shoulders view of Philip Cheney as a teenager or young man. He is looking at the camera. Philip is wearing a white shirt with a rounded collar, a vest, jacket, and polka dot tie. His hair is parted in the middle and slicked to the sides.
Object number2008.38.15
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "Phil Cheney"Handwritten in pencil on verso: "X"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
Philip Cheney was the ninth child of Knight Dexter Cheney and Ednah Dow Smith. He had ten siblings.
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Philip Cheney
