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Catalog Number |
1976.1.A021.01 |
Title |
Folder 01 of one (1976.1.A021.01) North Garden |
Date |
1907-1957 |
Description |
Index for Box 1976.1.A021 North Garden This box contains one folder of early photographs of the North Garden at Blithewold. Folder 01 of one (1976.1. A021.01) North Garden 1907-1957 Unless otherwise noted, all photos are original prints. All photograph numbers listed below begin with 1976.1.A021 Photo#Photo Description 01.01Bessie (or Estelle) watching construction of North Garden. William McKee (or John DeWolf) overseeing the workmen. 1907. Workers are dressed in long pants and long sleeved shirts. The man who is overseeing the workers is wearing a suit, necktie and hat. The woman is wearing a light colored long dress and hat. A man's sport coat is hanging on the fence post. A shovel is upright against a large stone. Black and white. 5.75"w x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1283. Good condition. 01.02Photo is similar to 01.01, different angle.Same size as photo 01.01. Old number:76.1290. Good condition. 02Bessie, Marjorie, and Augustine (wielding pick-axe) watching a workman constructing the stairs in the North Garden. 1907. Marjorie and Bessie are both wearing long dresses, no hats. Augustine is dressed in a skirt that ends below her knees, tights, and sneaker type shoes. A workman can be seen in the background. Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Good condition. 03Early photo of North Garden, facing northwest. No date. Northwest corner of the North Porch is evident on the left side of the photo. Young plantings in the garden. Black and white. 8"W x 6"H. Good condition. 04Photo, from a slide, of two gardeners working on the North Garden. No date. One man is steering a wheelbarrow. Both men are dressed in long pants with suspenders, long sleeeved shirts, and hats. Black and white. 6"W x 4"H. Good condition. 05Postcard photo of North Garden, facing into Bosquet. No date. Sepia. 5.5"W x 3.5"H. Old number:76.1295. Good condition. 06W.T. Clark photo of North Garden, looking north. No date. Written on back of photo:"The Formal Garden/North End - Blithewold." Stamped on the back of the photo:"Wm. T. Clark/View Photographer/630 Washington St. Boston/Tel. Ox. 2399-W." Sepia. 9.50"W x 7.50"W. Good condition. 07Postcard of North Garden looking west. Bay in background. No Date. Stone wall and steps on left in photo. Sepia. 5.50"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1260. Good condition. 08aNorth Garden, facing east, showing North Porch and Byzantine well-head. c1910. Photo is used on page 105 of "Blithewold" by Alice DeWolf Pardee. Black and white. 8.25"W x 6.25"H. Old number:76.1239A. Good condition. 08bSame photo as 08a. 08cSame photo as 08a and 08b, matted. Mat size: 14"W x 11"H. Good condition. 09North Garden, facing east. Byzantine well-head in background. c1910. Sepia. 5.50"W x 3..75"H. Old number:76.1285. Fair condition. Blurry, ferrotyping. 10North Garden, showing north end of house. c1910. Low stone pillar in right foreground. Stone wall and steps show no sign of vegetation. Shutters on second floor windows. Second staircase to garden has been installed. Black and white. Old number:76.1264. Good condition. 11Photo is a later view of north side of house. No date. Shows growth on stone wall. Shrubbery has been installed between the wall and the North Porch. Black and white. 5.50"W x 3.50"H. Fair condition. Some fading and discoloration. 12Similar to photo 08a, but taken at a later date. Shows North Garden, North Porch and Byzantine well-head. No date. Black and white. 8.50"W x 6.50"H. Fair condition. Small tear in upper left. Discoloration around the border of the photo. Defect in center of photo. 13Byzantine well-head, looking east. 1930.Tall evergreens in background. Stamped on back of photo:"Oct 26 1930." Black and white. 3.25"W x 5.50"H. Old number:76.1291. Good condition. 14Close-up photo of Byzantine well-head, showing bucket and chain and iron work. No date. Three heads are evident around the stone base. Tall trees in background. Sepia. 6.75"W x 7.50"H. Old number:76.1262. Fair condition. Small tear on lower right edge. Faded. Blemished. 15a Winter scene, looking into Bosquet. Photo taken from North porch. No date. Snow covering ground and tree branches. Stamped on back of photo:"Feb 26 1933." Black and white. 5.50"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1268A. Good condition. 15bSame photo as 15a. Old number:76.1268B. Fair condition. Faded. 16Augustine, sitting against Byzantine well-head. c1914. Augustine has a dog lying at her feet. She has her hands clasped in her lap, possibly holding something. Augustine's hair is in an updo. She is wearing a light colored, long dress with a jacket over her shoulders. Written on the back of the photo:"Augustine ca1914." Black and white. 3"W x 2"H. Old number:76.1267. Good condition. 17Belle Grier in North Garden. No date. Belle is studying some papers. She is wearing a long skirt, long sleeved blouse and eyeglasses. Written on the back of the photo:"Miss Grier." Black and white. 4.75"W x 2.75"H. Old number:76.1287. Good condition. 18.01Bessie, Estelle, and Pardee sisters in the North Garden. No date. All are wearing long dresses, some with hats. Black and white. 2"W x 2.75"H. Old number:76.1278. Good condition. 18.02 Similar to photo 18.01, different pose. Black and white. 2.75"W x 2"H. Old number:76.1274. Good condition. 19Estelle Clements working in North Garden. No date. Marjorie (?) in photo on right. Photo taken from southwest. Written on back of photo:"Miss Clements." Both women are dressed in long, light colored dresses. Black and white. 4.50"W x 2.50"H. Old number:76.1293. Good condition. 20.01Israel Pardee with Alice Lee Pardee, at east end of North Garden. 1922. Israel is wearing a dark suit, Alice Lee is dressed in a long, dark dress.Sepia. 5.75"W x 3.75"H. Old number:76.1265. Fair condition. Fading on right side of photo. 20.02a Photo taken at the same time as photo 20.01, different pose. Israel and Alice Lee are facing each other at the southeast end of North Garden. Her hands are on his left chest as if she is adjusting something. Written on back of photo:"Mr. John DeWolf and ?." Sepia. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1292. Good condition. 20.02bSame as photo 20.02a. Written on back of photo:"Israel Pardee." Fair condition. Several small tears on border. Large piece from lower right ripped from photo. Piece is included with photo. 20.02cEnlargement of photo 20.02a. Sepia. 7"W x 5"H. Good condition. 21a Marjorie and George Lyon, standing in North Garden, following their wedding. 1914. George is wearing a three piece suit and bowler hat. Marjorie is dressed in a long, dark dress with a large dark colored hat. Written on back of photo:"North Garden- George and Marjorie Lyon 1914 or 1917." Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1269. Good condition. 21bEnlargement of photo 21a. Black and white. 7"W x 5"H. Good condition. 21c Enlargement of photo 21a. Black and white. 6.75"W x 4.50"H. Good condition. 22George Lyon and Bessie in North Garden 1914. Reprint, on photo paper. Location of original?. George is dressed in a three piece suit and bowler. Bessie is wearing a long, light colored dress. Black and white. 7"W x 5"H. Good condition. 23.01Augustine, Alice Lee Pardee, Kitty Pardee and Marjorie and George Lyon in North Garden. 1914. All women are wearing long dresses, Alice Lee and Marjorie are wearing hats. George is wearing a three piece suit and bowler. Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1261. Good condition. 23.02George Lyon, Alice Lee Pardee, Marjorie and Augustine in North Garden, looking towards North Porch. 1914. Estelle and Bessie are at the top of the steps observing the group. All women are wearing long dresses, some have on hats. George is dressed in a three piece suit with a bowler hat. Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1296. Good condition. 24Frank, Israel and Ario Pardee on the steps of North Porch at Marjorie and George's wedding reception. 1914. They are being served by a waiter holding a tray with filled glasses. The men are wearing suits or sport coats and ties. Israel is pointing to whoever is taking the photo. Written on the back of photo:"June 1914." Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.950. Good condition. 25Unidentified woman in North Garden. No date. She is shielding her eyes from the sun with her left hand. There is a young woman in the background. Sepia. 2"W x 3"H. Old number:76.1279. Good condition. 26.01Bessie and unidentified woman standing at Byzantine well-head. No date. Black and white. 2.75"W x 3.25"H. Old number:76.1288. Good condition. 26.02 Unidentified woman sitting in wicker chair next to Byzantine well-head. No date. Black and white. 2.50"W x 3."H. Old number:76.1289. Good condition. 27a Augustine in North Garden. 1923. Byzantine well-head in background. Augustine is wearing a light colored dress and hat. Garden is in full bloom. Stamped on back of photo:"Sep 8 1923." Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1286. Good condition. 27bEnlargement, mounted on cardboard, of photo 27a. Black and white. 7.25"W x 4.25"H. Good condition. 28May and Anna Van Wickle (Anna Castle) by North Garden fountain.1928. Both are wearing dresses that end below the knees, May is wearing a hat. Stamped on back of photo:"Jul 7 1928." Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.75"H. Old number:76.1273. Good condition. 29.01Will, Bessie and George sitting on stone bench in North Garden. c1935. All are wearing coats and hats. Black and white. 3.50"W x 5.75"H. Old number:76.1270. Good condition. 29.02Marjorie, Will and Bessie,with two dogs,on bench in North Garden. All are wearing hats and coats. Black and white. 5.75"W x3.50"H. Old number:76.1277. Good condition. 30William McKee with Dee and Marjorie Shaw, in North Garden. 1937. Will and Dee are sitting on the stone bench. Marjorie is standing close to them. Will is wearing a suit and tie, Dee is dressed in a dark colored sweater and light colored skirt. Marjorie is wearing overalls and a long sleeved shirt. Stamped on back of photo:"Sep 21 1937." Black and white. 5.50"W x 3.25"H. Old number:76.1276. Good condition. 31.01Unidentified group of four women on steps to North Garden. 1940. Black and white. 5.75"W x3.25"H. Old number:76.1272. Good condition. 31.02 Different pose of the woman in photo 31.01. Written on back of photo:"Aug 1940." Black and white. 5.75"W x 3.25"H. Good condition. 32Color photo of North Garden, looking south. 1953. Fountain and steps are evident. Garden is in bloom. Color. 5"W x 3.50"H. Fair condition. Color shift to yellow. 33Fountain and steps in North Garden, looking south. 1957. Vines cover the wall and flowers are in bloom around the fountain. Color. 5.25"W x 3.50"H. Fair condition. Color shift to pink. 34.01North Garden looking into Bosquet. 1955. Deciduous trees are leafed out. Stonewall is covered with foliage. Printed on photo border:"Aug 55." Black and white. 3.50"W x 3.50"H. Good condition. 34.02North Garden, looking into Bosquet. Different angle than photo 34.01. Pillar and statue are evident. Printed on border of photo:"Aug 55." Black and white. 3.50"W x 3.50"H. Good condition. 35North Garden, looking west. No date. Bay is in the background. Garden is in bloom. Color. 4.50"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1281. 36North Garden, looking east. No date. Stone bench is evident. Garden in bloom. Color. 3.50"W x 33.50"H. Old number:76.1294. Good condition. 37Fountain and steps in North Garden. No date. Foliage almost covers the stairs and fountain. Color. 3.50"W x 3.50"H. Old number:76.1280. Good condition. |
Caption |
1976.1.a021.01.01 Bessie, Workmen 1907 |
Associated with |
Augustine "Dee" Pardee Shaw Augustine Van Wickle Shaw Toland Bessie Pardee Van Wickle McKee Clements, Estelle DeWolf, John George Armstrong Lyon Marjorie Randolph Van Wickle Lyon Pardee, Alice Pardee, Ario Jr. Pardee, Frank Pardee, Israel Platt Pardee, Katharine Van Wickle, Anna William McKee |
Search Terms |
Photograph Horticulture Bay Bench Bosquet Bucket Chair Dog Garden Glass, Beverage Hat Jacket Necktie North Porch Porch Postcard Reception Shrub Statue Tray Wedding Wellhead Winter |
Number of images |
47 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |