Title
Photograph of Marble House
Creator
Date
c. October, 1964
Description
Photograph shows the foundation of the Chinese Tea House at Marble House and the damage caused by coastal erosion. Collection includes prints and negatives of Newport buildings restored and or renovated by Fall River - Newport architect Thomas Marvell (nephew of Miss Alice Brayton) and preservation architect for the Preservation Society of Newport County.
Notes
Inscription on recto reads, "Marble House (Tea House)".
Inscription on verso reads, "Nor, Arch, Top Arch Plaster - very bad, 5 frost erode NBA, 16', O.A.Hg, 35' I".
Inscription on verso reads, "Nor, Arch, Top Arch Plaster - very bad, 5 frost erode NBA, 16', O.A.Hg, 35' I".
Cultural Origin
American
Newport
Medium
photographic print
gelatin silver
Extent
4.25" X 3.5"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Elinor Truesdale Marvell and the Fall River Historical Society
Identifier
PSNCA.H.020.87
Related Materials
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