Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Art

"An ambrotype copy of an early nineteenth century silhouette of an unidentified young woman was made by T.R. Burnham of Bangor in the 1850s."

Early Maine Photography - Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society

"The former consists of James B. Vickery and Early G. Shettleworth, Jr.’s expansive collection of early photographs, initially donated to MHS in 2006."

Early Maine Photography - MHS Early Maine Photography Collections

"… described here, under a cumulative title of “MHS Early Maine Photography." The photographs within the "MHS Early Maine Photography" collections…"

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"1854Maine Historical Society While most early photographers created formal images of their sitters, some portrayed their subjects with a touch of…"

Early Maine Photography - The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection

"… III X The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection of Early Maine Photography resulted from the commitment of two individuals, who collected images of…"

Early Maine Photography - Post-Mortem & Mourning

"… picture was taken by his father Enos Crocket, an early Rockland photographer. This daguerreotype of Johnnie Crockett remained in the family until…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 2

"1860Maine Historical Society Early outdoor photographs are well-represented in the Vickery-Shettleworth Collection."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"… of the Maine Historical Society’s collection of early photography are daguerreotypes of Revolutionary War soldiers Conrad Heyer of Waldoboro and…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"… retains much of the freshness and beauty of her early years, and all of the dignity and even majesty of her appearance and deportment."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 3 of 3

"… area are also represented in the Society’s early outdoor photographs, as reflected in street scenes in South Paris and Athens."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… Historical Society One of the finest views of an early Maine commercial building is the daguerreotype of the Fox Building at Middle and Exchange…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"Occupational James Jones, Farmington, ca. 1854Maine Historical Society In the nineteenth century, individuals often chose to be photographed…"

Early Maine Photography - War

"War Simon Dearborn, Monmouth, ca. 1850Maine Historical Society In the Vickery-Shettleworth Collection, the images of two aged Revolutionary…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance

"Early Performance The Indian Village, Bar Harbor, ca. 1909Jesup Memorial Library Frank “Big Thunder” Loring, ca."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Gravestones of John Savage and Sarah Dolliver SavageNortheast Harbor Library The first generation of Savages on Mount Desert…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"Occupational Photography Captain Lewis Mitchell, Portland, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society The presence of a farmer and a sailor on the Maine…"

Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"Studio Portraits Studio Portrait Slideshow Click on image for full slideshow Beginning the 1840s, photographers sought to make the connection…"

Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"Portland Photographers Augustus Fox, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society As Maine’s largest city, Portland became a center for photographers…"

Early Maine Photography - Family Groups

"Family Groups Unidentified family, ca. 1857Maine Historical Society The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection contains several examples of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Years on Mt. Desert Island

"Early Years on Mt. Desert Island Higgins Saw Mill, Somesville, 1890 Higgins Saw Mill which is believed to have been located in…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Wheeler and Crosby Text by Karyn Field Crosby's Grist Mill Store, called Old Brick Store, Hampden, built in 1807Hampden…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"These are a few ways that early and modern hospitals are similar. Alex Truax "How did early hospitals impact your life? Your future? Our future as a…"

Lincoln, Maine - Founding Fathers & Early History

"… something interesting about Lincoln's history.   Grant Clay Interview on Early Lincoln   John Edwards Interview on Early Settlers"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Nineteenth Century

"Early Nineteenth Century Leavitt family coat-dress, Eastport, ca. 1830Maine Historical Society Some fashion changes are distinct and occur…"