Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
In 1985, photographer Elijah Cobb photographed the "Yellow House," also known as the Laura E. Richards House, a historic home in Gardiner. Built around 1810, it was famous for its connection to the Pulitzer Prize winning author who lived there for the majority of her writing career.
Cobb's mother and aunt, Rosalind Cobb Wiggins and Laura E. Putnam, authored a series of essay-length labels to accompany his portfolio. The loft photograph essay reads:
"Here are the delights for youngsters, and witnesses to H.R.’s answer to times when the weather was too miserable for a walk. The 'slidey pole and peggy pole' made fine rainy weather entertainment. The Owl’s Nest door, along the wall to the right of the window and up a number of steps, was opened with a big brass key."
About This Item
- Title: Loft, Yellow House, Gardiner, ca. 1985
- Creator: Elijah Cobb
- Creation Date: circa 1985
- Subject Date: circa 1985
- Location: Gardiner, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: photographic print
- Dimensions: 35.6 cm x 27.9 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2085, RG 39/14
- Collection: The Yellow House papers, Laura E. Richards collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Attics
- Lofts
- Play environments
- Women authors, American--Maine--Gardiner
- Wood poles
- Yellow House (Gardiner, Me.)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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