Title
Photograph of The Breakers Pergola
Creator
Date
c. 1950 - 1970
Description
Photograph shows the pergola at The Breakers. 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, "The 'Breakers', Pergola, Newport, R.I.".
Built for Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II and designed by Richard Morris Hunt. This Italian Renaissance Villa was built with Indiana Limestone and completed in 1895.
Built for Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II and designed by Richard Morris Hunt. This Italian Renaissance Villa was built with Indiana Limestone and completed in 1895.
Cultural Origin
American
Newport
Medium
photographic print
gelatin silver
Extent
5" X 3.5"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Elinor Truesdale Marvell and the Fall River Historical Society
Identifier
PSNCA.H.020.104
Related Materials
Related to PSNCA.H.020.95 -.107
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