Seated 'Italian' stone cutter working on ornate granite carving on Clark Island, St. George, Maine.

Seated 'Italian' stone cutter working on ornate granite carving on Clark Island, St. George, Maine.

Seated 'Italian' stone cutter working on ornate granite carving on Clark Island, St. George, Maine. At his feet is large collection of tools - hammers, chisels, a square, etc. Note: 1 of series of 7 c.1873 unattributed photos of operations on Clark Island (LB2013.21.1857 - 1863)