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Life in gardens: Galveston, Texas

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 Cindy at enclos*ureLeave a comment

Lawn tennis in Texas, Texas State Archives
Two women playing badminton or lawn tennis while others look on, “The Oaks,” Galveston,Texas, ca. 1900, via Texas State Archives Commons on flickr.

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The Sunday porch: grandstand

August 30, 2015 Cindy at enclos*ureLeave a comment

India House, 1880s, Nantucket Historical Association“India House. A yard filled with diversions, ca. 1880s,” Nantucket, Massachusetts, via Nantucket Historical Association Commons on flickr.

India House, detail, 1880s, Nantucket Historical Association
Detail. These two families were very well equipped to enjoy their summer vacation.

You can click on either photo to enlarge it. I particularly like the striped skirts on the two older girls.

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