Fred Burrill family, Auburn, ca. 1859

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Fred Burrill family, Auburn, ca. 1859

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Description

Fred Burrill of Auburn, Maine, was photographed with his first wife and their children to produce these four ambrotypes that are housed in a decorative Union case. An accompanying note reads, "Fred Burrill of Auburn, first wife and children. 2nd wife was Lucy Clark Patterson." The front of the case is decorated with a bas-relief of three children playing with toys in a pastoral landscape.

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About This Item

  • Title: Fred Burrill family, Auburn, ca. 1859
  • Creation Date: circa 1859
  • Subject Date: circa 1859
  • Location: Auburn, Androscoggin County, ME
  • Media: Ambrotype
  • Dimensions: 6.3 cm x 5.1 cm
  • Local Code: 2017.067.003
  • Collection: Vickery-Shettleworth collection of early Maine photography
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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