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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… tribute to a friend who died in the Civil War, a drawing of his ideal homestead, a discussion of slavery based on a conversation with a former…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"… John Martin (1823-1904), an account and architecture enthusiast, called this house "the most & best house I ever see for $1000." The house…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"… accountant and shopkeeper who was interested in architecture, landscape design, gardening, dancing, and other topics and wrote and illustrated five…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"Martin, an accountant, shopkeeper, architecture, gardening, and dance enthusiast, drew the illustration of the swing in a journal he began writing in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… but also was interested in gardening, fashion, architecture, and, especially, dance. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… his interests in nearly everything around him: architecture, gardening, business, transportation, fashion, and dance, among other topics."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"Detail oriented and interested in architecture, business, gardening, dancing, and many other topics, Martin wrote and illustrated a journal and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"… landscaping and gardening, business practices, architecture, and numerous other topics, wrote and illustrated five volumes in which he reflected on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Design for rustic fence, gate, Bangor, 1867

"… accountant and shopkeeper, also was interested in architecture, gardening and landscaping, dancing, his family, politics, education, and numerous…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Barnyard gate design, Bangor, 1867

"… and shopkeeper in Bangor, who was interested in architecture, landscape design, gardening, dancing, and numerous other topics, drew the series of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… trellis." Martin, an accountant, gardener, and architecture and dancing enthusiast, also spent his time in 1864 and 1865 writing and illustrating…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Clara Cary, Rinaldo Wiggin, John Martin, Bangor, 1844

"… an accountant who was interested also in architecture, gardening, fashion, dancing, and almost everything that happened around him, married Clara…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… shopkeeper who was interested in fashion, dance, architecture, gardening, and other pursuits, drew this illustration of a "society lady" as she…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… from 1864 to about 1898 comment on his life, architecture, landscaping and gardening, education, business, inventions, family life, neighborhoods…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… volume, however, also showcases his interests in architecture and design with a section on gate designs for various uses, his ideal farm and barn…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… of them provide an unparalleled record of architecture, businesses, gardens, schools, churches, and various events -- all offered by a non-elite…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… of, and explained and postulated about, architecture, folk art, the greater Bangor area, gardening and farming, transportation, education…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868 John Martin: "Terpsichorian of the Old School" John Martin, Bangor, ca."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"Part 1, pages 000-26 Martin begin his Scrap & Sketch Book with information about the Bangor House and Franklin House, and his theme throughout much…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Intro: pages 139-194   Part 3, pages 139-194 Approximately 1840-1844 John Martin, still a teenager in the experiences he recollected, already…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Part 7, pages 114-134   Part 7, pages 114-134 Martin began this section by writing and illustrating what he calls his "Chapter on Soldiers" in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"Intro: pages 84-107   Part 5, pages 84-107 John Martin begins this section with newspaper clippings concerning how much Republican states…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Part 8, pages 135-150 The final section of the Scrap & Sketch Book is primarily about the criminal activity in Bangor, the results of court…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890Maine Historical Society and Maine…"