Spring Tea in the Mary Palmer Garden, Farmington State Normal School, 1930

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The Mary Palmer Garden, located behind the Home Economics Cottage at the Farmington State Normal School, served as the setting of many Home Economics Department social functions, including teas, luncheons, and Home Economics graduation ceremonies.

The garden was planned by the Home Ec Club in 1927 and the Club and the Home Ec alumni contributed to its construction and the addition of the original entrance arbor (replaced in 2012), sign and a bird bath.

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Title: Spring Tea in the Mary Palmer Garden, Farmington State Normal School, 1930
Creation Date: 1930
Subject Date: 1930
Town: Farmington
County: Franklin
State: ME
Media: black and white photograph
Dimensions (cm): 7 x 11.5
Collection: Building & Grounds V.F.
Object Type: Image

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Mantor Library at UMF
University of Maine at Farmington, 116 South Street, Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7219
http://library.umf.maine.edu

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