Man playing hand organ, Portland, 1920

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Man playing hand organ, Portland, 1920

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People played musical instruments to attract passers by who might pay them for their efforts. Some buskers played their instruments outside of popular locations like churches, such as this one, the Chestnut Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

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  • Title: Man playing hand organ, Portland, 1920
  • Creation Date: 1920
  • Subject Date: 1920
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.15079
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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