William Pitt Preble, ca. 1850

Contributed by Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

William Pitt Preble, ca. 1850

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Description

This daguerreotype shows a middle-aged William Pitt Preble around the age of 40. During his life Preble was father to nine children, a ship builder, a ship owner, shipwreck appraiser, and pillar of his Great Cranberry Island community.

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About This Item

  • Title: William Pitt Preble, ca. 1850
  • Creation Date: circa 1850
  • Subject Date: circa 1850
  • Location: Great Cranberry Island, Cranberry Isles, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Daguerreotype
  • Dimensions: 9.52 cm x 8.25 cm x .12 cm
  • Collection: Louise Marr Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
PO Box 12, Cranberry Isles, ME 04625
(207) 244-7800
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