United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a catalog sheet.
General:
A series of grass terraces delineated by stone walls are featured in this small garden; graceful, curving stone steps lead to one lower level, a series of wide stone steps lead to the second level, which then opens to a grass quadrangle edged with perennial beds. A small, shingled cottage is located at the far end of the quadrangle along with a multi-storied bird house. A tall stone wall encloses the quadrangle; a wooden horse head is carved onto the enty post.
Persons and firms associated with the garden and property include: Mrs. Samuel Watts (former owner); and Agnes Selkirk Clark (landscape architect).
Related Materials:
Watts Garden related holdings consist of 1 folders (5 glass lantern slides)
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
