Contributed by Scarborough Historical Society & Museum
- Item 29405
- zoom
- print page
- add to album
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
This record was added to Maine Memory Network through the efforts of a student at Scarborough Middle School.
Description
This post card depicts clam diggers at Pine Point. The Scarborough River estuary is well known for it's delicious clams. Early in the 20th century one of Burnham and Morrill's best selling products was Scarboro Beach Clam Chowder. It was served on railroad dining cars across the country.
The fishing boat on the right is a dory which was a popular style vessel 100 years ago.
About This Item
- Title: Clam Diggers at Fishermen's Cove, Scarborough, ca. 1900
- Creator: Scarborough Historical Society and Museum
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Local Name: Pine Point
- Town: Scarborough
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 16 cm x 27 cm
- Local Code: 95.27.268
- Collection: Clamming
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Clamming--Maine--Scarborough
- Dories (Boats)--Maine--Scarborough
- Clam fisheries--Maine--Scarborough
- Beaches--Maine--Scarborough
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Scarborough Historical Society & MuseumPO Box 156, Scarborough, ME 04070-0156
(207)-885-9997
The copyright and related rights status of this item have not been evaluated. Please contact the contributing repository for more information.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please use this form.