John Marshall Brown, Portland, ca. 1870

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John Marshall Brown, Portland, ca. 1870

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John Marshall Brown, son of businessman John Bundy Brown, joined his father's firm, JB Brown & Sons upon his return to Maine after the Civil War. Wounded just before the Battle of Petersburg, Brown remained in Washington DC during his recovery.

This photograph was taken at the T.R. Burnham Studio on 90 Middle Street in the years following the marriage of Brown to his wife Alida Carroll whom he met while recuperating in Washington DC. The couple was married in December of 1866 in Portland.

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  • Title: John Marshall Brown, Portland, ca. 1870
  • Creator: T. R. Burnham
  • Creation Date: circa 1870
  • Subject Date: circa 1870
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Carte de visite
  • Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 2145, Box 52, Album 3 (2011.046.069)
  • Collection: John Marshall Brown collection
  • Object Type: Image

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