Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 105, lot 80' x 30' x 152', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Date

1930s

GUSN

GUSN-353354

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Agriculture and landscaping
Ladies Home Journal Garden Patterns
Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 105, lot 80' x 30' x 152', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Description

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Landscape plan for a narrow suburban lot." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a summer house, flower garden and children's playground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
planting plans
landscape architecture
landscaping plans
landscape architects
gardens
summerhouses (garden structures)
playgrounds
houses
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.005

Image Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2017.

Places

New York City (New York state)
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son (Designer)
Ladies' home journal (Publisher)

Material Type

envelopes

Description Level

Item

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