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Unidentified Garden in Unknown Location

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Unidentified Garden in Unknown Location
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Object Details

Collection Creator

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes worksheets.
sova.aag.adm_ref1805

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb65c3c2e31-cc55-4760-b3fd-50c2602d03c0

General

This garden in a rural, wooded setting was photographed in spring with candytuft and tulips in full bloom. It featured a brick walk and patio with eating area atop a low terrace. The terrace was was set off from its adjacent lawn by a rough stone retaining wall and steps. The brick walk led along the terrace into an adjacent wooded shade garden. The front of the house featured traditional shrubs as foundation plantings. The exact location of the property is not known.

Place

Unidentified Garden (United States)

Topic

Gardens -- United States

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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.ADM, File ADM079

Type

Archival materials

Collection Rights

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Bibliography

Garden has been featured in Alice Upham Smith, Patios, Terraces, Decks, and Roof Gardens (New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1969).

Collection Restrictions

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials

Unidentified Garden in Unknown Location related holdings consist of 1 folder (12 contact prints)
AAG.ADM_ref1805
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb65c3c2e31-cc55-4760-b3fd-50c2602d03c0
AAG.ADM
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1562717420525-1562717421482-0

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