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Mussey's Row, Middle Street, Portland, ca. 1856

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"… Portland is one of Maine’s oldest datable outdoor photographs. The handsome Federal style block in the center was built for the Maine Fire and…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"However, all garments photographed through Institute of Museum and Library Services project may be searched through the MHS' online collections…"

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Arthur Butts with State Police, Upper Gloucester, 1936

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"… in the glass plate collection that Gannett’s photographers were always at the scene of a fire, a murder trial, or a plane crash."

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Capt. Uyeda and Capt.Teraoka, Portland, 1920

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Allies & Allegiance: Military comradery at the Centennial, 1920

"… following are but a small selection of Centennial photographs found within the Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection at Maine Historical…"

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Mobil Oil blimp above Portland, ca. 1930

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aerial Photography

"… during World War I improved the ability to photograph from airplanes, and the modern aerial photograph was born."

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Taffeta and velvet bustle dress ensemble, ca. 1880

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"… as well as dramatically enhancing access by photographing the garments and preparation of this online portal conveying an overview of the…"

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Along the Waterfront

"… "Along the Waterfront", often with accompanying photographs. The most common themes were information about ships in harbor, what the longshoremen…"

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Street scene, Monument Square, Portland, ca. 1924

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

"… Today”, which featured a man on the street style photograph and a short story on the subject. This seemingly mundane feature offers a great look…"

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Early Maine Photography - Family Groups

"… Historical Society The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection contains several examples of daguerreotypes and ambrotypes of family groups."

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2

"… of the disaster featuring images from their own photographers, as well as those of the Kennebec Journal."

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Early Maine Photography - War

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

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"One of the most photographed events at the convention was a lobster bake and buffet held at the hotel."

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Three piece rayon suit, Portland, ca. 1935

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"Other daytime ensembles in the collection include a plain yellow-beige, slim faile rayon mid-calf dress with brown polka-dot spotted fabric trimming…"