Cutlines for Kate Douglas Wiggin story
(Quillcote 1) – At Quillcote in Hollis, Carla Turner maintains the collection of books that belonged to children’s author Kate Douglas Wiggin. Turner and her husband, Bill Turner, own Quillcote that was the author’s summer home. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 2) – “I’m reassembling Kate’s house,” said Carla Turner at Quillcote in Hollis. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 3) – A stairwell at Quillcote is inscribed with titles of books by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 4) – Carla Turner browses for a copy of “A Childs Journey with Dickens” in the library at Quillcote. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 5 or 5A) – Carla Turner holds a book by Kate Douglas Wiggin while sitting in the author’s chair at Quillcote. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 6) – Carla Turner models a graduation robe worn by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 7) – This is where a 4-year-old boy died tragically in the 1800s after tumbling over the railing and down a stairwell in Quillcote. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Quillcote 8) – Quillcote in Hollis was the summer home of children’s author Kate Douglas Wiggin. The historic home is now owned by Bill and Carla Turner. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
(Wiggins oval frame) – A photo of Kate Douglas Wiggin who was born 150 years ago. Photo courtesy of Beverly Atkinson of Buxton.
(Wiggins Quillcote) – A historic photo of Quillcote, the summer home of author Kate Douglas Wiggin. Photo courtesy of Bill and Carla Turner.
(Wiggins well) – Kate Douglas Wiggin is pictured at the well at Quillcote, her summer residence now owned by Bill and Carla Turner. Photo courtesy of Bill and Carla Turner.
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