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Views of the N.C. Carter residence and garden

Description
Seven card photographs depicting the exterior of the two-story house, front garden, and property of Nathaniel C. Carter, known as Willow Dale (also spelled Willowdale) in San Gabriel (now San Marino, California). The images include photographs by Carleton E. Watkins (photPF 790, 792-796).
Type
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Production date
approximately 1877-approximately 1880.
Call number
photPF 790-796
Provenance
Acquired from Carter, 1937.
Dimensions
mounts 14 x 22 cm and smaller.
Associated people
Watkins, Carleton E., (1829-1916,)
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