Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 104510
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
This pair of daguerreotypes featured Ellen Theodora Longfellow (1838-1927), and her two brothers: Stephen Longfellow (1834-1905), seated at left, and William Pitt Preble Longfellow (1836-1913) seated on the right. All three were children of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's older brother Stephen Longfellow (1805-1850), and his wife Marianna Preble (1812-1888).
The photo of Ellen is thought to be from about 1854, and the photo of Stephen and William from about 1850. The military tunic jackets and brimmed caps of the boys are reminiscent of Mexican War uniforms. "G.M. Howe" is stamped in the corner of each mat, and refers to photographer George M. Howe of Portland, Maine, and New York City.
About This Item
- Title: Ellen, William Pitt Preble, and Stephen Longfellow, Portland, ca. 1853
- Creator: George M. Howe
- Creation Date: circa 1853
- Subject Date: circa 1853
- Location: Portland , Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Daguerreotype
- Dimensions: 10.8 cm x 8.3 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 443, Box 4/2 (2008.500.0150)
- Collection: Miscellaneous daguerreotypes
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
More to Consider
Exhibit
Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
