Photograph of Leona Houle

Photograph

The is an albumin print photograph ofLeona Houle 6 x 9 mat board taken at Elite Studio. Leonia is wearing a white dress and veil with a rosary and book in her hand. Although it is not identified as such, we believe it may be Leona's First Communion or Confirmation, or a graduation.

An albumin print on 6 x 9 mat taken at Elite Studio in white dress and veil with a rosary and book in her hand.

2025.05.22.02

Albumen Print

Leona Houle

Biddeford, ME.

Leona Houle was the sister of Dr. Marcel Houle, a well respected physician from Biddeford. She died at the age of 16 years old. This photo is part of the Marcel Houle Collection which was donated by Alan Casavant.

Dr. Marcel Houle Collection

Photo

Elite Studio

Elite Studio

circa 1900 - circa 1914

Early 20th century

Elite Studio

Cabinet card photographs

Inventory

Fair

Apr 18, 2026

Elite Studio was a prominent portrait photography business operating in Biddeford, Maine, from the late 1880s through at least the 1950s. Located at 98 Main St (1902) and later 138 Main St (1911–1951), it was managed by photographers including Eugene J. Poisson, Phillip P. Genest, and Paul A. Allard.