Object Details
Landscape architect
Ireys, Alice Recknagel, 1911-2000
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.
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General
This otherwise unidentified garden on the coast of Massachusetts was apparently designed by Alice Recknagel Ireys. It featured a large English manor-type house and a swimming pool whose terrace provided water views. It is one of several unidentified Massachusetts gardens in the Maida Babson Adams American Garden Collection.
Persons associated with the garden include: Alice Recknagel Ireys (landscape architect).
Sculpture in swimming pool may be a copy of, or inspired by, Joy of the Waters by Harriet Frishmuth.
Place
Unidentified Garden (Massachusetts)
United States of America -- Massachusetts
Topic
Gardens -- Massachusetts
Landscape architect
Ireys, Alice Recknagel, 1911-2000
See more items in
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Massachusetts / Unidentified Location
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File MA339
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.
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.
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Record ID
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