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"Wellsbridge Cottage, " Philip Herbert Martineau house, Wellsbridge (near Ascot), England, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Wellsbridge Cottage, " Philip Herbert Martineau house, Wellsbridge (near Ascot), England, 1925
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"Wellsbridge Cottage, " Philip Herbert Martineau house, Wellsbridge (near Ascot), England, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Wellsbridge Cottage, " Philip Herbert Martineau house, Wellsbridge (near Ascot), England, 1925
"Wellsbridge Cottage, " Philip Herbert Martineau house, Wellsbridge (near Ascot), England, 1925. Landscape: Alice Vaughan-Williams (Mrs. Philip) Martineau, from circa 1920. Today: Garden not extant. On slide (printed): "Edward Van Altena" and "71-79 W. 45th St. N.Y.C." (slide manufacturer). Slide for lecturing on "Old World Gardens." Title, date, and subject information provided by Sam Watters, 2011. Forms part of: Garden and historic house lecture series in the Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Published in Gardens for a Beautiful America / Sam Watters. New York: Acanthus Press, 2012. Plate 214
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Wellsbridge Cottage," located in Wellsbridge near Ascot, England, was the residence of Alice Margaret Vaughan Williams Martineau in the 1920s. This image of the country cottage was captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1925. The cottage, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, exudes a rustic charm that embodies the essence of rural life during the 20th century. Alice Margaret Vaughan Williams Martineau, an American expatriate, is depicted in the photograph, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the scene. The cottage, with its quaint exterior and charming garden, was a popular subject for lectures on Old World Gardens during the 1920s. The photograph was produced as a hand-colored lantern slide by Edward Van Altena for such presentations. The slide, which bears the manufacturer's information on the reverse, is now part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection at the Library of Congress. The garden depicted in the photograph is no longer extant, leaving us to imagine the beauty and serenity that once surrounded the cottage. The image captures the essence of the country life that was popular among American expatriates during the 1920s, a time when the pursuit of a simpler, more natural way of life held great appeal. The photograph is a testament to the enduring beauty of rural landscapes and the timeless allure of the English countryside. This hand-colored lantern slide is a precious reminder of a bygone era, showcasing the artistry of Frances Benjamin Johnston and the beauty of the English countryside as seen through the eyes of an American expatriate. The photograph is a visual representation of the regionalism and rural life that defined the 1920s, and a reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.
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