The Old Peabody Pew cast at Quillcote, Hollis, ME

Photograph

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

The Old Peabody Pew cast at Quillcote, Hollis, ME

Entry/Object ID

1993.21.458

Description

Glass plate negative photo of the cast of The Old Peabody Pew, a play written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, dressed in period costume working on a quilt. This photo was taken at Kate Douglas Wiggin's barn at her "Quillcote" house in Hollis, ME. In the story of the play, the women of the Dorcas Society take it upon themselves to renovate their church by Christmas when community funds are lacking. Included in their tasks is to create their own upholstery, drapery and other materials. Perhaps this is a promotional photo, since it is unlikely the play was performed at the barn. A section of postcard is attached to the back of the plate with "1930" written in pencil.

Made/Created

Artist

Bradbury Jr., Gibeon E.

Date made

circa 1928

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

7 in