Name/TitleView of Portland in 1832. Taken from Fort Pebble on Purpooduck Point
About this objectFort Prebble is in Maine, U.S.A.
A man, woman and child are in the forefront. They are in near to a bush setting. From the bottom right corner, is the bay. There are ships on the water. Two distant figures are taking a walk along the bay. Numerous livestock and houses are on the adjoining land. The township is in the background.
One of many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
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MakerVinton, John, Rogers, 1801-1847
Maker RoleArtist
MakerBufford, John, Henry, 1810-1870
Maker RoleLithographer
Date Made1832
Inscription and MarksInscribed : VIEW OF PORTLAND IN 1832, TAKEN FROM PORT PEBBLE ON PURPOODUCK POINT.Stamped : PUBLIC LIBRARY OF VICTORIAInscribed right hand side : From a sketch by J.K. Vinton
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsPortland (USA)
Subject and Association KeywordsVinton, John, Rogers, 1801-1847
Subject and Association KeywordsBufford, John, Henry, 1810-1870
Subject and Association KeywordsOregan (USA)
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, col.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-38
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