Henry is probably sailing his boat, "Lanita." He is dressed for the occasion in a rough shirt, buttoned woolen knickers and two belts with brass (?) buckles. His watch is hanging from a fob tucked through his button hole.
Description: Henry is probably sailing his boat, "Lanita." He is dressed for the occasion in a rough shirt, buttoned woolen knickers and two belts with brass (?) buckles. His watch is hanging from a fob tucked through his button hole.
This is a marvelous portrayal of "summer people" at play in Southwest Harbor in the 1890's. Note the shape of the racquets and the clothes and jewelry of the players.
Description: This is a marvelous portrayal of "summer people" at play in Southwest Harbor in the 1890's. Note the shape of the racquets and the clothes and jewelry of the players.
Left to right: Fred Cutter Parker Melissa C. Lawton Jack Cutter Parker William Edwin Parker The little girl is Millie Lawton - she would have been about nine years old when this picture was taken.
Description: Left to right: Fred Cutter Parker Melissa C. Lawton Jack Cutter Parker William Edwin Parker The little girl is Millie Lawton - she would have been about nine years old when this picture was taken.
Fred, Jack and Willy Parker were three of William Gilman and Ada Eldora Clark Parker's children. The photograph was taken near 148 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine - the William Gilman Parker House.
Description: Fred, Jack and Willy Parker were three of William Gilman and Ada Eldora Clark Parker's children. The photograph was taken near 148 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine - the William Gilman Parker House.
Deacon H.H. Clark rounding Clark's Cove. The first Clark & Parker store, 1861, is at right, Bee's store, 1884, at left. Bryant Bradley's photographic studio shows as a part of Bee's store. The pedestrian is Mr. Campbell.
Description: Deacon H.H. Clark rounding Clark's Cove. The first Clark & Parker store, 1861, is at right, Bee's store, 1884, at left. Bryant Bradley's photographic studio shows as a part of Bee's store. The pedestrian is Mr. Campbell.