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    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953
    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953
    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953
    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953

    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953

    $25.00

    Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Leesburg, Virginia, a town renowned for its rich history and picturesque architecture. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the unique structures and landscapes of the American South. Johnstons work often focused on the interplay between nature and human design, presenting a view of arbors and gardens that reflect the aesthetic values of the time.

    The photograph serves as a historical reference to the estates that once thrived in Loudoun County. These gardens and arbors were integral to the social and cultural fabric of the area, providing serene spaces for leisure and gatherings among the affluent. The meticulous design of landscapes in this region illustrates the importance of horticulture and architecture in Southern life.

    Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this image contributes to our understanding of early 20th-century garden design and estate culture in Virginia. It remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the architectural heritage of the South.

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    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953

    Vintage Garden Photo, Leesburg VA, 1953

    8" x 10"
    $25.00
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