Gertrude Jekyll collection [graphic]. 1877-1931.

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Gertrude Jekyll collection [graphic]. 1877-1931.

Includes presentation drawings, planting plans, plant lists, photographs and correspondence relating to residential gardens throughout the United Kingdom. Photograph albums contain studies of landscapes, gardens, floral arts, plants and rural subjects, as well as portraits. The greatest number of photographs represent Jekyll's own garden at Munstead Wood.

Copies: 17 microfilm reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8210795

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Jekyll, Gertrude, 1843-1932

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Gertrude Jekyll, one of the most significant names in landscape design, is most famous for creating and consulting on approximately 350 gardens in the United Kingdom, Europe, and America. She was one of the first people to rank gardening in the fine arts along with painting, poetry, music, and sculpture. From the description of Wall and water gardens manuscripts and photographs, 1903-1913. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 49756819 Gertrude Jekyl...

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