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Catalog Number |
1976.1.2147.2 |
Author / Creator |
Lockwood, Alice G. B., compiler |
Title |
GARDENS OF COLONY AND STATE: Gardens and Gardeners of the American Colonies and of the Republic before 1840 |
Published Date |
1934 |
Publisher |
Charles Scribner's Sons for Garden Club of America |
Description of Contents |
This book is volume 2 published by The Garden Club of America at the instigation of its then chairman of the publications committee, Alice G.B. Lockwood. Volume 2 covers the colonies (and later states of) VA, DC, MY, DE, SC, NC, GE, KY, TN, FL, LO, MI, AL, TX, and CA. Records remnants of 'early' American gardens. In fact, most of the images depict a colonial revival iteration of colonial gardens with some of their original material remaining. A standard source for information on gardens of the colonies and Republic that must be understood in their colonial revival context. |
Physical Description |
This hardcover book shows minimal wear. It is bound in two tones of green buckram with title and publisher's name in gold on the front cover and publishing company and title on the spine. The front cover has the floriferous logo of the GCA in gold. There are 444 pages in volume 2. Oversize, the book measures 10 1/4" wide; 14" tall; and 1" deep. The book is hefty with high quality glazed pages, evenly cut on three sides. Copiously illustrated with half-tone photos and indexed. |
Condition |
Good |
Search Terms |
Book Non-Fiction Botany Horticulture Flowers Garden Gardening Colonial America New England |
Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Object Name |
Book |
Number of images |
7 |