One of my friend's parents owned this house in New Vernon, New Jersey when I bought my first house there in 1975. The house was formerly owned by Henry Colgate (click on his name to read the history of the house).
Back of house.
The gardens were lovely. I remember when this house was for sale and I toured it. Luckily a real gardener, her husband, and children bought the house!
I had a terrible time inserting the links and photos. I found them (and more) on a Smithsonian site. More views of house & garden in link below.
https://edan.si.edu/slideshow/viewer/?eadrefid=AAG.ADM_ref1069
https://edan.si.edu/slideshow/viewer/?eadrefid=AAG.ADM_ref1069
This photo is a copy of Henry Colgate's 1923 Christmas Card.
From my own archives. Copied from a local scrapbook.
Sorry I am late this week publishing my weekly post. I completely forgot over the weekend. Better late than never, right?
xo, Rosemary