The Surf at Old Orchard, Maine (1901)
A vintage colourized poster capturing a lively seaside scene at Old Orchard Beach in Maine, circa 1901. The image showcases a long wooden pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean, topped with a red-roofed pavilion flying flags. In the foreground, people dressed in early 20th-century swimwear enjoy the surf—some wading, others swimming in the waves. The sandy beach stretches along the bottom, and a bright sky with fluffy clouds completes this nostalgic glimpse into early American coastal leisure. Printed by the Detroit Photographic Company, this image offers a charming window into the past.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
