Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum
Description
Portland landscape artist George H. Bailey painted this scene of a Portland Light Infantry muster. The lively scene includes a small military encampment, soldiers, musicians, civilians, and animals.
Although painted around 1846, the number of stars (17) on the large American flag and clothing styles date the subject to between 1803 and 1812. Ohio became the 17th state in 1803, with Louisiana the 18th state in 1812. The flag also includes a "P.L.I." for Portland Light Infantry.
The Portland Light Infantry formed in 1803, perhaps its founding date served as the artist's inspiration.
About This Item
- Title: View of Portland Light Infantry Muster, ca. 1803
- Creator: George H. Bailey
- Creation Date: circa 1846
- Subject Date: circa 1803
- Location: ME
- Media: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 44 cm x 54 cm
- Local Code: 1998.30.2
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine. Volunteer Militia. Portland Light Infantry
- Maine. Volunteer Militia. Portland Light Infantry--Paintings
- Military -- History -- Maine -- Portland
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Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum489 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
207-774-1822 x230
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