Garden House, Claremont
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- Source:
- Library of Virginia
- Collection:
- Gillette Collection
- Date:
- 1939
- Region:
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Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from collection) - Description:
- "Claremont Manor was built by Arthur Allen on land fronting on the James granted him by the Crown in 1649. The old Queen Anne house, with its illustrious history, is famous for its gardens and walks, especially the "Little Garden," the avenues of linden and cedar, the magnolias, and the roses."--Verso.; Addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Chas F. Gillette, 2221 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va." Handwritten message on verso of postcard: "Many thanks for the card & invitation to the party. I'm afraid I can't get there on time but hope to see you during the holidays. I always admire the skies shown in the Garden of Claremont. Happy Hours are thru the year. [?] Laura Martin Wheelwright." 1 postcard : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm.
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