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Old Homestead

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Collection Type

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GUSN

GUSN-175032

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Description

A homestead in York, Maine, known as "Wit's End" has a young girl standing and a man sitting in the backyard area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

homesteads
yards
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

Old Homestead, Raynes Neck (Uncle Fred) York, Maine ca. 1700 / Order Oct. 20,1939 (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USME.1920.0090.001

Image Dimensions

6 1/2 x 8 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Quimby, Frederick B., 1868-1896 (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Description Level

Item

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