Object details

Accession number

ARC.100018

Primary Creator

The Boston Globe (established Boston, 1872 )

Full title

"Mrs. John L. Gardner Hostess in a Novel Role"

Creation Date

21 August 1905

Language

English

Provenance

Probably clipped from the newspaper by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1905.

Dimensions

31.8 x 26 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

Display Media

Printed ink on paper

Web 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.

Permanent Gallery Location

Vatichino

Rights and reproductions

The use of images, text, and all other media found on this website is limited. Please review Rights and Reproductions for details.