On Richmond Island, Cape Elizabeth, 1850
Contributed by Longfellow National Historic Site
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Alexander W. Longfellow (1814-1901) of Portland drew a sketch of his work in surveying and mapping on Richmond Island.
The younger brother of poet Henry W. Longfellow, Alexander was a surveyor and artist.
He depicted himself in close proximity to alcohol with a large red nose.
Other Information
- Title: On Richmond Island, Cape Elizabeth, 1850
- Creator: Longfellow, Alexander W.
- Creation Date: 1850
- Subject Date: 1850
- Local Name: Richmond's Island
- Town: Cape Elizabeth
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Long 19294
- Object Type: Image
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Longfellow National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4491
http://www.nps.gov/long/
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LC Subject Headings
Surveying--Maine--Cape Elizabeth--Richmond's Island
Surveyors--Maine
Humorous pictures
Richmond's Island (Me.)
Longfellow, A.W. (Alexander Wadsworth), 1814-1901
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