Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 127, lot 50' x 140', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Date

1930

GUSN

GUSN-353931

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Product catalogues
Agriculture and landscaping
Ladies Home Journal Garden Patterns
Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 127, lot 50' x 140', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Description

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pool, garden seat, and rock garden.

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Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
planting plans
landscaping plans
landscape architecture
landscape architects
gardens
pools
garden seats
rock gardens
envelopes

Physical Descrption

1 envelope : illustrations ; 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.001.004a.025

Image Dimensions

9 1/2 x 6 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2017.

Places

Birmingham (Jefferson county, Alabama)
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

Pearse, R. J. (Designer)
Ladies' home journal (Publisher)
Curtis Publishing Company (Publisher)

Material Type

envelopes

Description Level

Item

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