Clam Diggers at Fishermen's Cove, Scarborough, ca. 1900

Contributed by Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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. More info about student projects.

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.

View/Add Comments

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
  • Location: Scarborough, Cumberland County, 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

Other Keywords

For more information about this item, contact:

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum
PO Box 156, Scarborough, ME 04070-0156
(207)-885-9997
Copyright Not Evaluated More Info

The copyright and related rights status of this item have not been evaluated. Please contact the contributing repository for more information.

How to cite content on this site

Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.