Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - Philadelphia Garden Photographs, 1900-1940: 2. John C. Wister Collection | papd

Active Filters:

About This Collection

The noted scholar, horticulturist, and landscape architect John Caspar Wister (1887-1982) focused on eastern Pennsylvanian climate and ecology through his work as first director of both the Tyler Arboretum (Media, Pennsylvania) and the Scott Arboretum (Swarthmore College). This collection, comprised of more 400 views on glass, most hand-tinted, illustrated Wister's popular lectures, which he delivered to garden club members, college and university audiences, and horticultural societies in Philadelphia and throughout the United States from 1920s through the 1930s. The slides depict approximately 100 sites--primarily Philadelphia public and private gardens, parks and landscapes, and individual views of plant specimens. Geographically, the slides feature the American East and West, with Europe represented by Switzerland, Germany, France and England, and includes an unattributed subset devoted to China, Japan and Hawaii. This digital project is supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Perform a search

Ardnaree

Ardnaree (Rydal, Pa.), Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Rydal, Sewell, Robert, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Vessels (Containers), Garden ornaments and furniture, Pergolas

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of Mrs. Robert Sewell's flower beds, stone patio with large ornamental green glass vessel, and pergola. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Ardnaree

Ardnaree (Rydal, Pa.), Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Rydal, Sewell, Robert, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Garden ornaments and furniture, Pergolas

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of Mrs. Robert Sewell's garden beds and pergola. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Ardnaree

Ardnaree (Rydal, Pa.), Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Rydal, Sewell, Robert, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Garden ornaments and furniture, Pergolas

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of Mrs. Robert Sewell's pergola interior with brickwork floor. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Ardnaree

Ardnaree (Rydal, Pa.), Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Rydal, Sewell, Robert, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Garden ornaments and furniture, Pergolas

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the gardens border and white colonnade (pergola) on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Robert Sewell. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Ardnaree

Ardnaree (Rydal, Pa.), Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Rydal, Sewell, Robert, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Garden ornaments and furniture

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the gardens, furniture, and portion of a white trellised colonnade (pergola) on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Robert Sewell. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Glendinning, Percival, Mrs., Garden

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Chestnut Hill, Gardeners Gardening Club, Gardening -- Competitions, Glendinning, H. Percival, Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Sundials, Garden ornaments and furniture, Bird feeders, Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the garden (with birdbath and classical bas-relief housed in wood) of Mrs. Percival Glendinning. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Lands End

Lands End (Villanova, Pa.), Rock gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Villanova, Gardeners Garden Club, Gardening -- Competitions, Rauch, R. S., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Water features

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the pond on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. R. S. Rauch. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Lands End

Lands End (Villanova, Pa.), Rock gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Villanova, Gardeners Garden Club, Gardening -- Competitions, Rauch, R. S., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the rock garden on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. R. S. Rauch. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Lands End

Lands End (Villanova, Pa.), Rock gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Villanova, Gardeners Garden Club, Gardening -- Competitions, Rauch, R. S., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Ponds

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the pond on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. R. S. Rauch. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Meadows, The

Packard, George, 3rd., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Pools, Fountains, Garden ornaments and furniture, Sculpture, Gardening -- Competitions, Meadows, The (Villanova, Pa.), Willing, Sims & Talbutt (fl. 1921 - 1953)

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of the garden, sculpture, fountain and pool on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. George Packard, 3rd [The Meadows?]. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Meadows, The

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Villanova, Gardeners Garden Club, Packard, George R., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Gardening -- Competitions, Terraces, Garden walks, Meadows, The (Villanova, Pa.), Willing, Sims & Talbutt (fl. 1921 - 1953)

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of house façade, arched trellises, stone path, and flower beds at The Meadows. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Sunnybrook

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Radnor, Gardeners Garden Club, Clothier, Isaac H., Jr., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Gardening -- Competitions, Garden walks, Garden ornaments and furniture, Benches, Sunnybrook (Radnor, Pa.), Brockie & Hastings (fl. 1903-1919), Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine (fl. 1911-1939), Sears, Thomas W., 1880-1966

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of stone steps leading up to stone seat on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier, Jr. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Sunnybrook

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Radnor, Gardeners Garden Club, Clothier, Isaac H., Jr., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Stone Walls, Niches (Architecture), Garden ornaments and furniture, Fountains, Sculpture, Sunnybrook (Radnor, Pa.), Brockie & Hastings (fl. 1903-1919), Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine (fl. 1911-1939), Sears, Thomas W., 1880-1966

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of stone wall, grimacing mask set into stone, fountain with scallop shell basin, and stone on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier, Jr. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Sunnybrook

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Radnor, Gardeners Garden Club, Clothier, Isaac H., Jr., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Garden ornaments and furniture, Pools, Sculpture, Boy holding a goose (Sculpture), Sunnybrook (Radnor, Pa.), Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine (fl. 1911-1939), Brockie & Hastings (fl. 1903-1919), Sears, Thomas W., 1880-1966

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of lily pool with fountain (possibly Boy with Goose) on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier, Jr. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Sunnybrook

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Radnor, Gardeners Garden Club, Clothier, Isaac H., Jr., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Stone walls, Niches (Architecture), Garden ornaments and furniture, Fountains, Sculpture, Sunnybrook (Radnor, Pa.), Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine (fl. 1911-1939), Brockie & Hastings (fl. 1903-1919), Sears, Thomas W., 1880-1966

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of stone wall, grotto with lion's head fountain and pool (associated ornamental elements include copper ladle and glazed urn) on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier, Jr. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More

Sunnybrook

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Radnor, Gardeners Garden Club, Clothier, Isaac H., Jr., Mrs. -- Homes and haunts, Ponds, Sunnybrook (Radnor, Pa.), Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine (fl. 1911-1939), Brockie & Hastings (fl. 1903-1919), Sears, Thomas W., 1880-1966

Hand-colored glass lantern slide of pond on the grounds of the residence of Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier, Jr. Forms part of the John Wister Lantern Slide Collection (2010.02) [1 slide : lantern, hand colored ; 3.25 x 4 in.]

More