Rare Maine Photos Exposed
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Exposed00The Maine Historical Society is weaving together a visual narrative of life in Maine. The black and white photographs in the exhibit entitle "Exposed" reveal rare content that include early electrical tattooing in 1925 and an 1890 bicycle race. In another odd photo hundreds of Mainers gather in Monument Square in Portland waiting for the results of a 1923 boxing match.

The exhibit juxtaposes scenes of urban and rural living, of public and private moments, of performance, instruction, work, protest, play, incarceration, and exploration. "Exposed" has a single purpose -- to illustrate the variety of activity in Maine.

"Exposed" reveals history both in its subject matter and in the media of the originals. Reproduction prints have been made from daguerreotypes, monochrome photographs, and glass plate negatives, with dates spanning 100 years of Maine history from 1860-1966.

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The opening reception is free and open to the public and will be held on May 7 from 5-8 PM in the Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. Lecture Hall at Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME. Our local sponsors Shipyard Brewing Co. and Local Sprouts Catering will provide refreshments.

DETAILS

The exhibit opens May 7th, with an opening reception that evening from 5-8pm. The exhibit runs through the end of October, with ten new images displayed each month. Monthly receptions will be held during the First Friday Art Walk in Portland, the dates are: May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1 always from 5-8 pm with refreshments served. Attached please find low-res images which will be in the May show, and our ad.

Additional information:

Location: Maine Historical Society
Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. Lecture Hall
489 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101

Visiting: Open to the public Monday-Saturday from 10-5, Sundays 12-5.

Admissions: Opening Receptions are free and open to the public from 5-8pm on the first Friday of each month, May through October.

During regular business hours: $5 regular admissions for adults, $4 for seniors, AAA members, and college students with ID

**Price is for two exhibits: Exposed: Rare Photographs of Life in Maine and Re/Collected: Great Works and New Discoveries from the Brown Library (through May 30th, with a new museum exhibit opening in June.

Parking: Street parking and nearby parking garages. Metro bus stops on this block

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