Photo and Autograph Book, 1862

Object/Artifact

This photograph album was also used as an autograph book dated 1861-1862. Contains tiny portraits of people with names and some inscriptions dated 1861 to 1862. Small nice oval photograph are albumin prints and include people from Biddeford, ME and surrounding areas. Other locations are Goose Rock, Saco and other local areas. Some photos are missing.

This photograph album was also used as an autograph book. Contains small portraits of people with names and some inscription.

2021.04.01.01

In 1862, little black autograph books (often called albums) were popular, sentimental items used to collect signatures, poems, drawings, and small sketches from friends, family, and classmates to commemorate friendships and special moments, acting as a 19th-century equivalent of a yearbook or social media.

This photograph album was purchased by the organization and contains several small photographs of people along with their original signatures and sentiments. They include people from Biddeford, Saco, Goose Rocks, Kennebunk and surrounding areas.

Photo Album

circa 1861 - circa 1862

19th Century

Album, Autograph

Album, Photograph

Album

Memorabilia

Documentary Objects

Category 08: Communication Objects

Inventory

Apr 13, 2026