Object details
Accession number
ARC.006255
Primary Creator
A. Piatt Andrew
(La Porte, Indiana, 1873 - 1936, Gloucester, Massachusetts)
Full title
Red Roof, Eastern Point, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Creation Date
about 1910
Object Case
Prichard Case
Provenance
Possibly a gift from congressman A. Piatt Andrew (1873-1936) to Isabella Stewart Gardner about 1910.
Dimensions
12.8 x 8.3 cm (5 1/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Display Media
Gelatin silver print
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner's favorite summer destination was Eastern Point in Gloucester, Massachusetts She was first invited there in 1907 by her friend and future congressman A. Piatt Andrew (1873–1936) who built the home depicted in this photograph, named Red Roof. His neighbors--with Isabella as an honorary member--formed a lively community of creative and charismatic personalities. Isabella spent many days on Eastern Point picnicking on the beach, birdwatching, and attending parties. She kept mementos--like this photograph--of her happy times spent on the North Shore in her collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Blue Room
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