Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher, June 11, 1946
Accession number | D:BF 1946.06.11 |
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Alternative title | Letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher, June 11, 1946 with enclosed Beatrix Farrand notes and copy of letter sent to Mildred Bliss |
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Recipient | |
Garden Area |
Orangery
Rose Garden
South Side of House
North Vista
Orchard
East Lawn
House Exteriors
Beech Terrace
Tennis Court
Lovers’ Lane Pool
Star Garden
Herb Garden
Herbaceous Border
Box Terrace
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Date |
1946
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Work types |
correspondence
notes
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Description
Typewritten letter reporting projects discussed with Robert Patterson to thin and replant garden areas, and to improve paths throughout the garden.
Letter written on Beatrix Farrand's, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine letterhead with handwritten corrections in ink.
Handwritten signature in ink.
Enclosed with letter was a typewritten three page copy of a list of suggestions discussed with Mr. Patterson with regard to his first visit to Dumbarton Oaks, May 27-28-29, 1946 created by Beatrix Farrand with Mr. Thacher written in the upper right hand corner to indicate his copy. Suggestions include paving areas around the garden; trimming, thinning, planting, and replacing plants; and planning a parking lot. Handwritten annotations appear to be added later perhaps in John Thacher's hand. These same notes were sent by Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss on the same day B:BF 1946.06.11. A copy of the letter sent to Mildred Bliss is included.
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Accession number | D:BF 1946.06.11 |
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Alternative title | Letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher, June 11, 1946 with enclosed Beatrix Farrand notes and copy of letter sent to Mildred Bliss |
Sender | |
Recipient | |
Garden Area |
Orangery
Rose Garden
South Side of House
North Vista
Orchard
East Lawn
House Exteriors
Beech Terrace
Tennis Court
Lovers’ Lane Pool
Star Garden
Herb Garden
Herbaceous Border
Box Terrace
|
Date |
1946
|
Work types |
correspondence
notes
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