Frank Cheney (1817 - 1904)
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Cheney Sr.
American, 1817 - 1904
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1842 - 1852
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 × 3 7/8in. (12.7 × 9.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 15/16 × 4 15/16in. (17.6 × 12.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 15/16 × 4 15/16in. (17.6 × 12.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionPhotograph of a head and shoulders length portrait painting of Frank Cheney, Sr. (1817-1904) as a young man. Frank is looking to the right. He is wearing a white shirt, jacket, and string tie.
Object number2024.1.17
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso: "Frank Cheney"Handwritten in pencil in a different hand on verso: "Neg. 1727"NotesDate note: Date of painting is estimated based on life dates and approximate age of subject in image. Date of photograph is unknown.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
Charles Cheney
