Unidentified Sailor, possibly father of Myra Foob

Photograph

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Pejepscot History Center

Name/Title

Unidentified Sailor, possibly father of Myra Foob

Entry/Object ID

1979.54.33

Description

A sepia-toned photo of a sailor, possibly the father of Myra Foob. On the reverse of the photo is written: "From Myra Foob-1942: I expect this is my Dad about 1872 - see diary - He left home for sea around that time - joined his brother Capt. C. F. in New Orleans + later sailed with Capt. Sam Schofield. He was born 1855-1948." Undated.

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Sailor Suit, Sailor's Uniform, Sailors, New Orleans, LA