Contributed by Maine Irish Heritage Center
Description
A complimentary ticket was issued for the Montgomery Guards' Fifth Annual Ball held in Portland on January 17, 1877. The Montgomery Guards were an all Irish-American volunteer militia.
Text on the ticket reads, "Portland Montgomery Guards Fifth Annual Ball. City Hall, Wednesday Evening, January 17, 1877. Complimentary Admit ___________ & Ladies."
About This Item
- Title: Montgomery Guards Fifth Annual Ball ticket, Portland, 1877
- Creation Date: 1877
- Subject Date: 1877-01-17
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 5.7 cm x 10.8 cm
- Collection: Foss MMG Ephemera
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Militias--Maine--Portland
- Soldiers--Maine--Portland
- Maine. Volunteer Militia
- Dance halls--Maine--Portland
- Dance parties--Maine--Portland
- Irish Americans--Maine--Portland
- Irish American soldiers
- Tickets
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Irish Heritage CenterPO Box 7588, 34 Gray Street, Portland, ME 04112-7588
(207) 780-0118
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