POTD – Oct 29, 2026

Garden Party

Miss C.F. Barr threw elaborate garden parties, My question is what is the significance of the “3 CTS” floral arrangement?

Lawn Party
Lawn Party at the grounds of Miss C. F. Barr. Photo was thought to be taken in the late 1880s. Seated at the table are Miss Constantine and a visiting friend. At right at table is Herbert F. Preston and his aunt Martha Granger Preston. The two ladies in the black dresses are Mrs. Mellen C. Bragg and Mrs. N. M. Smith. NIHS no. 1992.604

George Hardy’s 60th Birthday

Another great photo taken by Leon R. Willard of New Ipswich

George Hardy 60th Birthday
Seated Mr. & Mrs. George Hardy. Hardy family members left to right are Walter, Emma, Charlie, Nellie, Fred, Frank, Arthur in front, William. Photo taken by Leon R. Willard. NIHS collection number 1992.614.
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One response to “POTD – Oct 29, 2026”

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    Carl Toko

    George Henry Hardy was born in 1839 died in 1922. His wife Martha was born in 1844, died in 1926.

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