Garden of the Allen Homestead, Saybrook
Date1880-1900
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 7/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.8 x 11.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.8 x 11.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 11/16 x 5 5/8in. (11.9 x 14.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/8 x 4 11/16in. (9.8 x 11.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 4 11/16 x 5 5/8in. (11.9 x 14.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth W. Temple
DescriptionView from an elevated vantage point, probably the upper story of a house, of a formal garden. Parterres are arranged around a small circular flower bed, in a regular symmetrical design. Beds have contrasting borders and include different colored herbs or flowers. The entire garden is surrounded by a fence or wall. The back wall is lined with small trees, apparently fruit trees.
Object number2011.63.101
InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "Garden of the Allen Homestead-/Saybrook"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: This is presumably the home of John Allen and his wife. (Finlay 3/27/2012)On View
Not on view