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Description
Phineas J. Willey (1827-1907), who played E flat bass in Chandler's Band, posed for a photograph in 1891. Anna C. Willey, daughter of Phineas and a music teacher, presented the photo to William E. Chandler in April 1908. Her father died in February 1907.
Chandler's father was the longtime leader of the band, a position William Chandler also held before forming his own bands. Willey worked as a shoemaker as well as being a musician.
About This Item
- Title: Phineas J. Willey, Portland, 1891
- Creator: Lamson Studio
- Creation Date: 1891
- Subject Date: 1891
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 12 cm
- Local Code: Photographs--People--Willey
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Bands--Maine
- Brass instruments
- Chandler's Band--People
- Musicians--Maine--Portland
- Willey, Phineas J.--Portrait photographs
People
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