Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, July 7-8, 1922
| Accession number | B:BF 1922.07.07 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Terrace B
Terrace D
Orangery
Rose Garden
Terrace C
Terrace E
Terrace A
|
| Date |
1922
|
| Work types |
correspondence
|
Description
Typewritten letter discussing preliminary plans for the gardens at "The Oaks," beginning with regrading the terraces east of the house and replanting the Rose Garden.
A report with suggestions and ideas was enclosed.
The Fountain Terrace is referred to as "the herbaceous garden."
Handwritten signature and corrections by Beatrix Farrand.
Title created by cataloger.
Subjects
terraces (landscaped-site elements)
surveying
trees
flowers (plants)
roses
shrubs
bushes
hedges
walls
retaining walls
photographs
Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927
letters (correspondence)
Collection
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
Repository
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.)
| Accession number | B:BF 1922.07.07 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Terrace B
Terrace D
Orangery
Rose Garden
Terrace C
Terrace E
Terrace A
|
| Date |
1922
|
| Work types |
correspondence
|