White sails on the sea mural, Westport Island, ca. 1858

Contributed by Bob and Callie Connor through Westport Island History Committee

White sails on the sea mural, Westport Island, ca. 1858

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This is a view of the side wall mural beneath the staircase of the Cornelius Tarbox House. This mural is a tranquil marine scene with a panoply of boats sailing to and fro across a broad panorama; larger ships are silhouetted along the horizon in atmospheric perspective.

The Cornelius Tarbox House is a well-preserved Greek Revival house. Its name stems from its builder, Cornelius Tarbox Jr. (1785-1858). The house overlooks a cove and was one of several family homesteads on the Tarbox family's extensive island landholdings. The house dates to 1848-50 according to the town's valuation records.


About This Item

  • Title: White sails on the sea mural, Westport Island, ca. 1858
  • Creator: Flutter Focus Photography
  • Creation Date: 2016
  • Subject Date: circa 1858
  • Location: Westport Island, Lincoln County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Local Code: CorTarbox.Mural.15.circa1858
  • Collection: Cornelius Tarbox House Murals
  • Object Type: Image

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Westport Island History Committee
6 Fowles Point Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
(207) 882-8477
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