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John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… illustrated the event as part of his "Scrap Book no 3" that he wrote and illustrated starting in 1876."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… on page 54 in his 1864 "Scrap & Sketch Book" drew an illustration of two slave whips and a slave being whipped."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"… illustration on page 133 of his "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began in 1864 is labeled, "Mother in a Polka round."

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

"… illustration on page 49 of a "Scrap and Sketch Book" he began writing in 1864. He wrote that it was the first gunboat in the Penobscot River."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… clipping he included on page 95 of his "Scrap Book no 3," one of five volumes he wrote and illustrated, noted that the skating surface was…"

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

"On page 63 of his "Scrap Book no 3," which he began in 1867, Martin pasted a sheet labeled "Curiosity 1866." He drew an apple tree and an individual…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Belles Early apple, Bangor, 1864

"… the first page of "John Martin's Scrap & Sketch Book, Commenced June 14th 1864," Martin drew this Belles Early apple and wrote, "ripens the last of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… a Bangor lumber dealer, on page 57 of "Scrap Book no 3," which Martin began writing in 1857. He wrote of Hayford, "The gentleman below has been…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867

"It appears on page 30 of Martin's "Scrap Book no 3." Martin spelled his name "Western." The text bubble above Western reads, "The radicals must be…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Senator James Doolittle, Bangor, 1866

"This illustration, on page 20 of Martin's "Scrap Book No 3," is accompanied by the Martin's comment that Doolittle, a "bosom friend of Andrew Johnson…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Francis Train, Bangor, 1866

"… of some of the speakers. On page 21 of his "Scrap Book 3," Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote, "This gentleman has been noted for…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… Martin wrote, on page 88 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began on June 14, 1864, "manufacturers made a clean sweep to kill pressing over so as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"… are on page 105 of his "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began in 1864, and which is one of 5 journals and scrapbooks he wrote reflecting on his life…"

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

"… which is on page 12 of his 1864 Scrap and Sketch Book. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor, began in 1864 to write and illustrate…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… and details appear on page 25 of his 1864 "Scrap and Sketch Book." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier, Bangor, ca. 1860

"… Martin, on page 114 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began in 1864, described the soldier as wearing "a bear skin cap a fine red broad cloth…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"… appears on page 149 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864. The illustration is followed by a discussion of the fashion and comments on how…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"Women with even the most modest pocket books could afford dainty silk-like rayon underwear and nightdresses, as seen in Sears catalogues."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"In addition to the Rollo books, Jacob also wrote the “Lucy Books,” the “Marco Paul” series, the “Franconia” stories, and a series of “Illustrated…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… that comprise much of his Scrap & Sketch Book, written from 1864-1866. An ardent Republican, Martin was a supporter of Ulysses S."

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

"… "Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor 1868." The book contains details of an organization he and another man began in 1855."

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

"… of vexation." It appears on page 7 of Scrap Book no. 3. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, also was interested in architecture, gardening and…"

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

"… drew the series of gate designs in his "Scrap Book 3," one of five volumes he wrote and illustrated about his life and experiences in the Bangor…"