Contributed by NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Description
Alexander W. Longfellow (1814-1901) of Portland drew a sketch of his work in surveying and mapping on Richmond Island.
The younger brother of poet Henry W. Longfellow, Alexander was a surveyor and artist.
He depicted himself in close proximity to alcohol with a large red nose.
About This Item
- Title: On Richmond Island, Cape Elizabeth, 1850
- Creator: Alexander W. Longfellow
- Creation Date: 1850
- Subject Date: 1850
- Location: Richmond's Island, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Long 19294
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Longfellow, A.W. (Alexander Wadsworth), 1814-1901
- Richmond's Island (Me.)
- Humorous pictures
- Surveyors--Maine
- Surveying--Maine--Cape Elizabeth--Richmond's Island
- Drawings
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NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4491
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