The Old Wishing Tree
Artist
G. R. MacKimmie
CultureAmerican
Date1935
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (17.1 x 12.1 cm)
Overall, Support: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)
Overall, Support: 9 × 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)
InscribedInscription on the reverse, in pen: "THE OLD WISHING TREE Located on the Givernor Tazewell Property on the west side of Granby St., Norfolk, between the present College Place & Tazewell St. This picture, found in the attic of Dr. Geo Rose's residence. Gloucester Co., presented to C.W. Grandy by Mr. Chas. MeJ. Tunstall, January 1935". Also stamped: "PHOTO BY G.R. MacKIMMIE, NORFOLK, VA."
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number0.798
Not on view
DescriptionGelatin silver print; depicts a cobbled street with tracks in the foreground, a brick wall in the mid-ground; a large tree in the background, with white clapboard houses visible to either side of the tree. On the sidewalk in front of the brick wall is a small girl in white walking right, two men walking left. A utility pole is at the right of center.
