Suggestions discussed with Mr. Patterson, May 27-29, 1946
| Accession number | B:MB & RP notes 1946.05.27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Suggestions discussed with Mr. Patterson with regard to his first visit to Dumbarton Oaks, May 27-28-29, 1946 |
| Creator | |
| Garden Area |
Pebble Garden
Orangery
Rose Garden
Orchard
Tennis Court
Herbaceous Border
Star Garden
East Lawn
Crabapple Hill
Swimming Pool and Loggia
Box Walk
North Vista
Box Terrace
|
| Date |
1946
|
| Work types |
notes
|
Description
Typewritten note outlining Robert Patterson and Beatrix Farrand's combined suggestions for garden work. Suggestions include paving areas around the garden; trimming, thinning, planting, and replacing plants; and planning a parking lot.
Handwritten responses in graphite are probably by Mrs. Bliss.
Note includes four pages of sketches with notes on plantings.
Title created by cataloger.
Subjects
plants
pavements (surface elements)
parking (area)
Ficus (genus)
steps (stair units)
hedges
vines
gates
walls
terraces (landscaped-site elements)
consoles (brackets)
finials
letters (correspondence)
Collection
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
Repository
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.), DC
| Accession number | B:MB & RP notes 1946.05.27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Suggestions discussed with Mr. Patterson with regard to his first visit to Dumbarton Oaks, May 27-28-29, 1946 |
| Creator | |
| Garden Area |
Pebble Garden
Orangery
Rose Garden
Orchard
Tennis Court
Herbaceous Border
Star Garden
East Lawn
Crabapple Hill
Swimming Pool and Loggia
Box Walk
North Vista
Box Terrace
|
| Date |
1946
|
| Work types |
notes
|