Signals at the Portland Observatory, ca. 1807

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Signals at the Portland Observatory, ca. 1807

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A watercolor of Portland Observatory and the 24 signal flags used to let merchants know when their vessels were entering Portland Harbor. This watercolor is attributed to Lemuel Moody.

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  • Title: Signals at the Portland Observatory, ca. 1807
  • Creator: Lemuel Moody
  • Creation Date: circa 1807
  • Subject Date: circa 1807
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Watercolor on paper
  • Local Code: GA57
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
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