Young boy receiving dental care, Portland, 1925

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Young boy receiving dental care, Portland, 1925

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Portland Press Herald photographers captured a young boy reclining in a chair receiving dental care. The young woman performing the procedure holds the boy's mouth open, examining his teeth.

Newspaper publisher Guy Gannett prioritized Maine news and politics to cater to his readers. The Portland Press Herald and Evening Express, under his direction, focused on Maine products, problems, politics, and people, with an emphasis on using photography in his publications.

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About This Item

  • Title: Young boy receiving dental care, Portland, 1925
  • Creation Date: 1925
  • Subject Date: 1925
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass negative
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.11930
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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