Contributed by McArthur Public Library
- MMN #35282
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
Painchaud's Band, Biddeford, circa 1890. The band is in the uniforms bought in 1885 for a trip to Quebec where it won first prize in a festival competition by marching up three flights of stairs to the convention hall without a break in the music or their marching cadence. Note the old-time policeman uniform and helmet. The officer was Charles T. Charland. This picture was taken on Adams Street, in front of Adams House. Band members are: J. Gregoire, Remi Gagnon, Hector Picher, Jacob Cartier, Louis Lamarre, John Tousignant, Eddie Lane, Henry Cantara, Arsene Perreault, Alderic Martin, Leverriere, Dube, Crochiere, Zoel Cartier, Joseph Dupere.
About This Item
- Title: Painchaud's Band, Biddeford, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Adams Street, Biddeford, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 10.3 cm x 14.1 cm
- Local Code: 0585
- Collection: General Image Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- French Americans--Maine--Biddeford
- Franco-Americans--Maine--Biddeford
- Musicians--Maine--Biddeford
- Marching bands--Maine--Biddeford
- Police--Maine--Biddeford
- Uniforms
People
- Cantara, Henry
- Cartier, Jacob
- Cartier , Zoel
- Charland, Charles T.
- Crochiere,
- Dube,
- Dupere, Joseph
- Gagnon, Reni
- Gregoire, J.
- Lamarre, Louis
- Lane, Eddie
- Laverriere,
- Martin, Alderic
- Perreault, Arsene
- Picher, Hector
- Tousignant, John
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
McArthur Public LibraryPO Box 346, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 284-4181
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
