Keywords: beards
Item 104526
Portrait of a bearded young man, Portland, 1860
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1860-08-22 Location: Portland Media: Ambrotype
Item 10216
Henry C. Brewer, Maine State Legislature. 1880
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1880 Location: Freeport Media: Photoprint
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
Exhibit
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's popularity in the 19th century is reflected by the number of images of him -- in a variety of media -- that were produced and reproduced, some to go with published works of his, but many to be sold to the public on cards and postcards.
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Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography
"The tintype of bearded Captain William Blanchard of Richmond is a reminder of that Kennebec River town’s flourishing pre Civil War shipbuilding…"
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Early Maine Photography - Occupational
"… and Captain Blanchard of exhibit the stern bearded features of men experienced in commanding sailing vessels."
Story
Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C
Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine
