Emily Robinson Farnsworth and Sisters on the Steps of Her Millinery Shop

Identifier:
7695  
Accession #:
Title:
Emily Robinson Farnsworth and Sisters on the Steps of Her Millinery Shop
Description:
The building just visible on the left is the James E. Robinson house at 410 Main Street in Southwest Harbor.

The building on the right of the store is the Hiram Houston / Eben F. Richardson House at 406 Main Street. The Farnsworth store is now part of this property.

Seated on steps Left to Right:

Ina Caroline "Cad" (Robinson) Lawler (1865-1959) - Mrs. Allen Jacob Lawler
Possibly Abigail "Argo" (Whitmore) Robinson (1829-1906) - Mrs. James E. Robinson
Robinson - Emily (Robinson) Farnsworth (1851-1905)
Elvira "Vira" Jane (Robinson) Mayo (1867-1960) - Mrs. Simeon Holden Mayo
Unknown man, probably a Robinson.

"Cad," Emily and "Vira" were sisters. Emily Robinson was a milliner, and sported fancy hats to advertise her business.
Address:
406 Main Street
Place:
Southwest Harbor
State:
ME
Country:
USA
Date:
1890 c.

Citation

“Emily Robinson Farnsworth and Sisters on the Steps of Her Millinery Shop,” Southwest Harbor Public Library, accessed April 25, 2024, https://swhpl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/6507.Item 7695

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