The Working Waterfront

The Maine coast, 50 years ago

George Tice photographed waterfront towns in 1971

Staff
Posted 2021-12-06
Last Modified 2021-12-16

Thanks to the Farnsworth Art Museum for use of these photos shot by George Tice in several Maine coastal towns in 1971.

 

 

Bertram Peabody and son clam digging on Beals Island, 1971.
Bertram Peabody and son clam digging on Beals Island, 1971.

 

Painted lobster buoys, Stonington, 1971.
Painted lobster buoys, Stonington, 1971.

 

Walt Anderson, Port Clyde, 1971.
Walt Anderson, Port Clyde, 1971.

 

Vernon Woodward and James Polk in Jonesport, 1971.
Vernon Woodward and James Polk in Jonesport, 1971.

 

Road in Edgecomb, 1971.
Road in Edgecomb, 1971.

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