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Photographer: Barry Swackhamer
Taken: July 8, 2014
Caption: Heralded Arrival… of the Circus Marker
Additional Description: Captions (English / French): (background picture) “(George Coles) made a respectful visit along side the Canadian steamer, seated on a unclean barrel and in full command of an imbibing oyster boat propelled by a paddle and an oar.” - Ross’ Weeky / «(George Coles) a fait une visite officielle respectueuse le long du vapeur canadien, assis sur un baril sale et aux commandes d’un bateau de pêche aux huîtres qui prenait l’eau et qui était propulsé par une pagaie et une rame.» Ross’ Weekly.; (bottom left) One lucky Canadian, George Brown, slept in luxury at Ardgowan - the home of Island politician William Henry Pope. . Un Canadien chanceux, George Brown, a dormi dans le luxe à Ardgowan - la maison de l’homme politique prince-édouardien William Henry Pope.
Submitted: January 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p297839
File Size: 3.407 Megabytes

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