The Boston Globe (established Boston, 1872 )
"Mrs. John L. Gardner Hostess in a Novel Role", 21 August 1905
Printed ink on paper, 31.8 x 26 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)
Vatichino
Commentary
Inspired by the City Beautiful movement to beautify urban areas during the turn of the 20th century, the city of Boston created competions for city residents to create the most impressive window boxes and gardens in their neighborhoods. This 1905 Boston Globe article highlights Isabella’s role of sponsoring the prizes and hosting the winners at her own extensive gardens at her home in Brookline, Massachusetts called Green Hill.