The Great Stone Face of Magnolia, Mass.

Name/Title

The "Great Stone Face" of Magnolia, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

667

Description

The glimpse of Stone Ledge and neighboring home on Shore Road places the vantage point of this whimsical image down on the lower reaches of the 'Kettle Rocks' on the southern waterfront of Magnolia Point. Also known as "the Hag," the formation is sometimes associated with a witch in the "Legend of Kettle Cove."

Subject Person/Organization

Rock Ledge, Pareidolia

Subject Place

Natural Feature

Kettle Rocks

* Untyped Subject Place

Lady of Rock

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

White Border (1915-1930)

Publisher

Rockport Photo Bureau

Printer

The Albertype Co.

Location

Binder

Postcard Album - Red Vol. II

Provenance

Provenance Detail

MHS Postcard Albums 1 & 2

Created By

Judy Gilliss

Create Date

March 16, 2024

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

September 27, 2026