Black & White Portrait Pike Sisters Farmington NH
A black & white portrait of the Pike Sisters of Farmington, NH smiling and standing together, finly dressed in day attire dresses. A back of a chair is being used as a prop to the right of the sisters. The photocard is quite elaborate with a marbled effect and an inner decorative frame around the photo that seems to pull from the Art Nouevou period.<br /><br /><br /><em>From Forgotten NH:</em><br /><br /><em>Ellen (Pike) Murphy (1912-1948) and Madeline (Pike) Clarke (1911-1996) were born in Farmington, New Hampshire to parents John and Elizabeth (Cloutman) Pike. </em><br /><br /><em>Biddeford-Saco Journal (Biddeford, Maine): "Mrs. John Murphy Dies At Age Of 35. Mrs. Ellen Pike Murphy, 35, wife of John P. Murphy, died Sunday at the Glencliff sanatorium, Glencliff, N.H., after a long illness. She had been in failing health for the past 15 years, and had been at Glencliff for two years. She was born in Farmington, N.H., the daughter of J. Elver and Elizabeth Ellen C. Pike. She graduated from Farmington high school, and Hesser Business College, Manchester, N.H., and the New England School of Fine Arts. She came to the city in 1930 and was employed as a secretary-stenographer until they move to Farmington. She married in 1936 and has one son, L. Michael, 6. Besides, her husband and son, she is survived by her father; a sister, Mrs. John L. Clark., this city; a brother, John E. Pike, New York City, and a nephew and three nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced later."</em><br /><br /><em> Madeleine Pike was married twice—to John Lewis Clarke (three children) and Gerald E. Miller. Records indicate that she was a student nurse in 1930, worked as an attendant floor lady in 1940, and as an office worker for an automobile salesman in 1950.</em><br /><br /><em> I purchased this well-preserved portrait taken at a studio in Biddeford, Maine at an antique shop in Scarborough, Maine several months ago. The Pike Sisters’ excited cousin in T</em>he Granite State will be receiving their photo this week! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical museum collection.<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach<em><br /></em>
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
Early 20th Century
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
Black & White Farmington NH Police Officer Photograph Circa 1959
Interior black & white Farmington, NH police officer photograph. Six officers stand in line facing the camera in full dress uniform. A curtain background and wood floor can be seen. Each uniform is a dark color pant and matching dark jacket with a four button fastening and a badge on the heart of the chest. Each has a cap with a badge affixed to the front. Each wears dark dress shoes. The two officers on the right are Carl Worcester and Joe Vachon. The two at center are currently unknown. To the right Kenneth Furbush and Lloyd Davis are identified.
Size: 8" x 10"
Condition: Good. Some wear. Tape on edges. Fold in lower right corner. Surface cracks on edges.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Earl Blake, Farmington NH
Earl Blake, Farmington NH
Farmington NH Police Department
Circa 1959
Donation from Irene Furbush
Amasa W Shackford Photograph Card Decorative Backing Portrait Woman In Fine Clothing
A sepia portrait cabinet card of a woman in fine clothing and a pearl choker. The photograph was taken by Amasa W. Shackford. "Shackford" and "Farmington" appear on the lower portion of the front of the photo card, in script. The card has a scalloped edge around the entire edge. The card has a rolled paper effect embedded directly around the image of the woman. The back of the photograph card has many decorations. A decorative edge of vines surrounds a lion crest and a shield on a patterned back. The shield has the words: " Instantaneous process used exclusively, artistic, A. W. Shackford, photography Farmington, NH. Below the shield are the words: " duplicates can be made at any time."
Size: 4.25" x 6.25"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Amasa W Shackford
Late 1800's
Amasa W Shackford 1913 Obituary Farmington News
The obituary of renowned photographer Amasa W Shackford. The obituary was published on page four of the Farmington News, It was published in Farmington, New Hampshire on Friday, February 7th, 1913, and would have been available in the region.<br /><br />The article reads:<br /><br /><em>In Memoriam</em>
<p><em>Mr Shackford</em><br /><br /><em>Amasa W. Shackford died last Satur</em><br /><em>day night at the home of his daughter-</em><br /><em>in law, Mrs. Adrian Hall of High Street,</em><br /><em>Rochester, after a long period of failing</em><br /><em>health from a slow form of paralysis,</em><br /><em>aged 78 years.. Mr . Shackford was a</em><br /><em>native of Barnstaed, thee second son of</em><br /><em>Seth and Harriett (Hill) Sbackford of</em><br /><em>that town. He received his early educa-</em><br /><em>tion in the schools of Pittsfield. later</em><br /><em>attending Wolfeboro academy and fin-</em><br /><em>ishing at New London Seminary. He</em><br /><em>taught school winters for twenty years</em><br /><em>at Eliot, Me , Barnstead, Gilmanton,</em><br /><em>New Durham and Farrmington. He</em><br /><em>was married in early life to Miss Clara</em><br /><em>A Lougee of Barnstead and to them one</em><br /><em>child was born, a son who died June</em><br /><em>28, 1900, at the age of 28 years, leaving a</em><br /><em>young widow who, when falling healtb</em><br /><em>made a change necessary, kindly opened</em><br /><em>her home to Mr and Mr* Shackford</em><br /><em>and, with the help of her husband, made</em><br /><em>“Pa's" last days pleasant and happy.. Mr</em><br /><em>Shackford was a photographer of promi-</em><br /><em>nence, which profession be followed</em><br /><em>during bis 38 years as a resident of this</em><br /><em>town. He was widely known and uni-</em><br /><em>versally respected by a large number of</em><br /><em>friends and acquaintances. He had held</em><br /><em>several town offices andI for a number of</em><br /><em>years was town clerk. He was a mem-</em><br /><em>ber of Woodblue lodge. I () (). F of</em><br /><em>this town. He Is survived l»y his wife</em><br /><em>and by one sister, Mrs, Lydia Dow of</em><br /><em>Barnstaed. Funeral was held from tbe</em><br /><em>home of Mrs. Hall In Rochester last</em><br /><em>Tuesday after noon at one-o'clock, Re v.</em><br /><em>T. B. Scammon of this towon officiating,</em><br /><em>wltb B. F. Perkins in charge. Singing</em><br /><em>was by Rev. Wesley A. Paige. There</em><br /><em>was a profusion of exquisite floral offer-</em><br /><em>ings. The body was brought to Farm-</em><br /><em>mgton and Interment made In the family</em><br /><em>lot at Pine Grove cemetery.<br /></em></p>
<br />FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
Friday, February 7th, 1913
1914 Souvenir R C White Postcard Old Home Day Citizens In Car Front Old High School
Souvenir R C White postcard divided back style, sepia, showing Old Home Day- ladies finely dressed with a driver, in a car parked in Front of the old High School in Farmington, NH. In middle ground another car can be seen to the left and a horse drawn carriage to the right with a driver, two young girls, and a gentlemen by an American flag blowing in the wind.
Ladies in the automobile are identified on the back of the postcard as Ells Chandler, Bertha Dexter, Grace Pike, and Crisse Tanner. The Postcard is addressed to Evelyn Brooks; it is not clear if it was ever sent. 1904 is written on the corner and has been changed to read 1914. The card is printed with the phrase "Genuine Photograph by R. C. White Farmington, N.H."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
R C White
R C White
Circa 1914
1912 Souvenir Postcard The Wilson Rock
Souvenir Postcard of the Henry Wilson boulder is centered and trees are to the right and a hill to the left, with a few trees in the background. Handwritten information stamped, or print font at the bottom front list "The Wilson Rock." and printed number "96."
Written on back of card in pencil:
"96. Photographed October 27, 1912 by A. D. F. about 10:30 am. The Wilson Rock A.D.F"
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Photographed by A. D. F.
October 27, 1912
Souvenir Postcard Ernest Dore And " The Auto" 1912 Rochester Fair
Souvenir postcard of Ernest Dore finely dressed posing with " the auto" at the 1912 Rochester Fair. Another vehicle can be seen behind Dore and "the auto." Two buildings can be seen-one in the background and one beside Dore and "the auto." Information Printed at the bottom front list "Ernest Dore and The Auto" and typed or printed words "Rochester Fair" and the number "70."<br /><br />Written on back of card in pencil: <br /><br /><em>"70. Photographed September 21, 1912 by A. D. F. about 2:30 pm. At Rochester, NH Ernest Dore and the Auto. Rochester fair. A.D.F"</em> <br /><br />Size 3.5" x 5.5" <br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Photography A. D. F.
September 21, 1912
Photo-Indigenous Person In Regalia Farmington NH
A photograph of an indigenous person for a Farmington NH postcard created by the photographer R C White. The subject is unknown and is not identified. He is dressed in indigenous regalia. It is not known if this regalia is typical of his family group or if this was worn for promotion and sales purposes, which may mean the regalia is from the plains, as was common in the period. The postcard is blank on the back and was never sent.
FHS-Kyle Leach
R C White
R C White
Donated by Stan Freeda and Kyle Leach
Photo Of A. W. Shackford Mixed Photo Collection From February 1986 Puddledock Press
Reproduction photo of A. W. Shackford from a mixed photo collection in February 1986 issue of the Puddledock Press.
Amasa W. Shackford was a renowned photographer of the 19th century based in Farmington, New Hampshire. Amasa Shackford married Clara Lougee in 1866. They had a son named John Seth Shackford who was born in 1875.
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