Great Fire in Portland Maine - Tents Among the Ruins [and] Distributing Food to the Citizens at the Old City Hall.

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  SKU: 86115

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• ARTIST: Stanley Fox

• PUBLISHER: Published in Harper's Weekly, New York, July 28, 1866.

• MEDIUM: Wood engraving, hand colored,

  DATE: 1866.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 x 9" (281 x 229 mm).

• DESCRIPTION: A 19th-century depiction of the 1866 Great Fire in Portland, captured as a wood engraving and handcolored to highlight the details. The scene shows the tent city that rose up on Munjoy Hill, illustrating the aftermath of the devastating fire and the community's efforts to provide aid. The intricate details of the engraving capture the resilience of the people and the makeshift tents, while the handcoloring adds depth and realism to the somber setting.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 18 x 14" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with modern hand color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Maine, Maryland