Shady Hill (Cambridge, Massachusetts), circa 1908-1914
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
A vintage and several copy prints of the exterior of the Arensbergs' first home, Shady Hill, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The couple purchased this illustrious but dilapidated former home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and later Charles Eliot Norton in 1908. They renovated the property, and sold it to Paul Sachs in 1915 after moving to New York the previous year.
Dates
- circa 1908-1914
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Predominantly in English; some material in French, German, Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 33 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Walter, 1878-1954 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Louise S. (Louise Stevens), 1879-1953 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org