MAILMAN DELIVERS BABY IN BANGOR, MAINE

This unique cabinet card features a mailman delivering a baby. Alright, he’s not delivering the baby using traditional child birth techniques. He is delivering the baby from his mail pouch. The mailman is dressed in his full uniform and he has a relatively serious expression on his face as he poses for the photographer. The baby’s facial expression can best be described as “sour”. The cameraman is Frank C. Weston, located at 2 Smith Block,  of Bangor, Maine. Weston was a native of Maine who established himself as a photographer in the late 1870’s. His prices were “dictated by a spirit of moderation”, and he was the preferred photographer among the African American community of Bangor.

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  1. On February 24, 2011 at 11:26 pm Andy Hall said:

    Cap badge similar to this one.

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  2. On April 23, 2018 at 7:12 pm David McCormick said:

    Can I use photo for an article I am writing

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    • On April 23, 2018 at 10:28 pm bmarshphd said:

      Yes, feel free to use the Bangor mailman photo for your article. Please send a copy of your article and photo to me upon completion. I would appreciate the opportunity to see how the photo was used and to read your article. I have had other images utilized in creative endeavors and have enjoyed seeing the end results. Good luck with your endeavor. My email address is cabinetcardgallery@gmail.com

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      • On April 23, 2018 at 11:12 pm David McCormick said:

        thanks so much

      • On April 24, 2018 at 9:53 am Dave McCormick said:

        Thanks very much, dave


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