Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Art

"… in the 1840s by photography, which in this case was used to reproduce what was probably a visual record of a family member or friend."

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"C.H.B." In the case of nineteen year old Henry I. Hanscom of China, the search for gold in California proved fatal, for he died of small pox in…"

Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"Such was the case of Almond W. Hanscom, who signed himself as a "traveling artist" on a circa 1860 ambrotype of Adam Winslow and his grandson Adam."

Early Maine Photography - Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society

"Also referred to as "cased images" (because of the elaborate enclosures used to house the more fragile formats), these three earliest mediums…"

Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"Three images exhibit their sitters in settings enhanced by drapes and tassels. In the other three images, the subject is seated in an elaborately…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… of their trade or profession, enhancing the image by holding the tools of their occupation. Maine occupational portraits are well represented in…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 2

"… Landscape Photography Slideshow Click on image for full slideshow Dotting the landscape of mid-nineteenth century Maine were large new…"

Early Maine Photography - MHS Early Maine Photography Collections

"In some instances, images were donated or purchased on their own, or within a small grouping, without companion archival materials or museum objects."

Early Maine Photography - The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection

"… the commitment of two individuals, who collected images of Maine people and places made between 1840 and 1870. As James B."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 2

"More site specific are five images that document downtown commercial buildings: the Webber and Porter Building on Main Street in Searsport, the…"

Early Maine Photography - Family Groups

"… the Vickery-Shettleworth Collection Click on the image for full slideshow Several daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in the Vickery-Shettleworth…"

Early Maine Photography - Post-Mortem & Mourning

"… Post Mortem & Mourning Slideshow Click on image to view slideshow In pre-Civil war Maine, death was a frequent occurrence, especially taking…"

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"The other image is a whole plate daguerreotype by George M. Howe taken in February, 1853. Larger and less formally posed than Carleton’s, this…"

Early Maine Photography - War

"… In the Vickery-Shettleworth Collection, the images of two aged Revolutionary War veterans are contrasted with those of several young men who…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"1 is shown here, while the images of Niagara No. 9 and the entire muster exist in later copies. Photographers George S. Hough and Charles J."

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"… Like Captain Patten, Captain Israel Gross’s image is preserved in a daguerreotype. Captain Gross lived in Brunswick and Topsham until his death in…"

Early Maine Photography - Art - Page 1 of 2

"Complementing the image of the Daveis’s bust is a daguerreotype of the sculptor Paul Akers. Born in Westbrook in 1825, Akers worked in Portland…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 3 of 3

"… Historical Society Two Maine related outdoor images in the Collection were taken out of state. In 1853 the White Mountain guide Joseph A."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"Thus, his image is known only through portraits painted during his lifetime, including this one that has survived through a daguerreotype copy."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"This strong profile image of an aged leader is reminiscent of daguerreotypes of Andrew Jackson taken shortly before his death."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"Other seated images include tintypes of Private John Mahoney of Augusta, who served for four years in the 7th Maine and the 1st Veteran Infantry…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"Famous People Dolley Madison, ca. 1840Maine Historical Society Dolly Madison Remembered as one of America’s great first ladies, Dolly Madison…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"Landscape Photography Mussey's Row, Middle Street, Portland, ca. 1856Maine Historical Society Taken in 1845 or 1846, this view of buildings…"

Early Maine Photography - Art - Page 2 of 2

"Art Joseph Leland of Saco, ca. 1850Maine Historical Society Nineteenth century Portland supported an active artistic community."