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Garden at 131 W. Walnut Lane with John Gagen, 1928 [graphic].
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Creator
Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer.
Title
Garden at 131 W. Walnut Lane with John Gagen, 1928 [graphic].
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1928
Date
[1928]
Physical Description
1 photograph : gelatin silver ; 13 x 34 cm (5 x 13.5 in.)
Description
Panoramic view showing the expansive backyard garden at Marriott C. Morris's Germantown residence. Garden includes tilled plots of land, patches and rows of flowers and bushes, and wire fencing extending from a building in the back, left of the image. Gardener John Gagen stands near a patch of daffodils in the right side of the garden. The residential and out buildings, including the garage (far right) of the Morris estate are visible in the background. Trees and lawns also adorn the property. The house was renovated 1905-1907 with the Morris Family taking residence about 1907.
Notes
Title and date from manuscript note on verso.
Attributed to Marriott C. Morris.
Edited.
Subject
Gagen, John 1873-1935 -- Portraits.
Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948 -- Homes and haunts.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Gardeners -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Walnut Lane (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West -- 131.
Genre
Gelatin silver prints -- 1920-1930.
Panoramic photographs -- 1920-1930.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Marriott C. Morris [P.2016.37.3]
Accession number
P.2016.37.3
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