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John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"He wrote under the illustration, "Fashions August 1866, Bangor." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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 - Harris House, Bangor, ca. 1850

"He wrote that it was located at the "Bangor Olde Town & Millford Switch and crossing on Market Street." He drew the house as it looked before Samuel…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works

"It describes the process of making pig iron and gives some background about the Kathadin Iron Charcoal Co. and the area where it was located."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… wrote, "when I was in Bangor July the 4th I had the pleasure of seeing the 4 cars which was run on that day I was told from day break until 12…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"On page 106, he drew the illustration of a corn and flour elevator with all available space packed with spectators watching to race."

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

"The illustration is on page 57 of the book and accompanies a written description of himself: "General business man, Expert Accountant, Landscape…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"The illustration of the bridge appeared on page 220 in a section he wrote about the Freshet of March 29, 1846, which destroyed the bridge."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"He wrote that it was the first gunboat in the Penobscot River. He said it brought a group of Congressmen on an excursion to Bangor and the Maine…"

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

"… advantage on the north and up of the west side of the yard then follow around the rest of the yard." View additional information about this item…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket, Bangor, 1889

"Under the illustration, he wrote: "At the head of the casket were immence Boquets No 1 & 2 also a Splendid Square tablet with heavy border similar…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"… ten apples, color & size as below, the trunk of the tree as large as a mans fore finger the branches which had the fruit as large as a common pipe…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"The illustration appears on page 47 of the journal and Martin describes the process of installing it and of fishing."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"He ran regular excursions to Fort Point Light from Bangor. He wrote on the illustration that on July 22, 1873, the Third Parish, accompanied by many…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… but in giving the L on a line with the front of the house it diminished the width of the Jog so I left it out and have given this detailed…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… this store." He further explained the workings of the group and its effects and wrote of the Mutual Store, "This store has been a curse to me ever…"

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

"Wise of Boston arranged the event. He said the balloon was about 30 feet tall when inflated. When the balloon went up, he wrote, "the sight was so…"

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

"Even though the name of the company changed over the years as business waxed and waned, the area remained known as "Katahdin Iron Works." The large…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… from the maine stump about a foot from the bottom of the root." From the time he was 10, he was proud of his gardening and farming prowess and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"The form of the cap is exact, the outlines of the coat and boots very near. his rifile was encased to the lock his valise I carried to the exchange…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"One of his interests was fashion. This illustration, from page 212 in the journal, shows Martin in a new outfit he bought in 1845-1846."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… on page 130 of the 650-page journal, show the home of Ezekiel Hopkins as it appears in 1840."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"John Martin (1823-1904) attended the ceremonies and drew this illustration of a guard uniform, which is on page 12 of his 1864 Scrap and Sketch Book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"Raynes (1830-1916) of Brewer, the son of Anna and Solomon Raynes, is shown wearing a red velvet cap and checked plaid cotton apron in this drawing by…"