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Description
Luxford Harriman was a private in the 14th Maine Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He mustered into service on December 3rd, 1861, shortly after marrying Philena Gardner of Bucksport. This tintype was likely a keepsake for Philena to remember him by. He fell ill while stationed in Louisiana and died in the U.S. Marine Hospital in New Orleans on December 24th, 1863.
About This Item
- Title: Luxford Harriman, ca. 1861
- Creation Date: circa 1861
- Subject Date: circa 1861
- Location: Bucksport, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Tintype
- Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 2.9 cm
- Local Code: Coll 2003 Box 4/2, 238-67-3a
- Collection: Early photography collection
- Object Type: Image
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- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 14th (1861-1865)
- Veterans--Maine--Bucksport
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