Frank W. Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Col. Frank W. Cheney
American, 1832 - 1909
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Kurtz
1833 - 1904
Date1887 - 1892
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 4in. (14 × 10.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionHalf length portrait of Frank Woodbridge Cheney as an older man. He is seated in profile, facing to the right. Frank is wearing a white collared shirt under a vest and matching jacket, with a tie. His hair is slightly wavy but cut short. He has a full beard and moustache. All of his hair is white.
Photograph is mounted on a piece of thick cardstock.
Photograph is mounted on a piece of thick cardstock.
Object number2008.37.126
InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "FRANK W. CHENEY"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.Photographer note: Photographer may be William Kurtz, since the age and clothing worn by the subject in this photograph match that of 1991.63.23 which was taken by Kurtz.
Context note: William Kurtz worked in New York City.
Subject Terms
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