Exterior view of house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., 1951

Description

Black-and-white photographic print depicting the exterior of a house built for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. Notable features include the gambrel roof, dormer windows, and the arche above the front door. Four individuals are photographed standing in front of the house. Three of the individuals are identified on the verso as Bill, Joyce, and Myrtle Leggett. The fourth individual, while unidentified on the verso, is Barbara (Sweet) Purinton, the wife of Charles S. Purinton. The house was built by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. Photographed by A. W. Leggett. "Photo by / A. W. Leggett / 39 Hickson Ave. / St. Lambert, P.Q. Can." is stamped on the verso.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Dutch Colonial
houses
exterior views
gambrel roofs
dormers
arches
garages
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Inscription

Photo by / A. W. Leggett / 39 Hickson Ave. / St. Lambert, P.Q. Can. (stamped)
Lexington / 1951 (handwritten)
Bill, Joyce + Myrtle Leggitt (handwritten)
L1035 (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 5 x 7 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2024

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1570.0050.001

Credit Line

Gift of Charles A. Purinton II, 2024

Places

Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Saint-Lambert (Quebec, Canada)

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