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Civil War Soldier

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Reginald Biggs"
oil on canvas - 6"x 8"
Appletree Hollow Series

Reginald Biggs: Infantry soldier in the Civil War
Was born in Germany in 1843 and arrived at Appletree in 1845 where he learned the cooper’s trade (making large wooden casks) from his father. However, it proved so injurious to his health that he was compelled to seek other means of livelihood.

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The Famous Tweedle Brothers

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Tweedle Twins"
oil on canvas - 6"x 8"
Appletree Hollow Series

Written under this image in the Appletree Hollow album, was the date of 1827 with the title: Dee & Dum - the Tweedle Twins. They were identical twins who, as far as I can tell, never contradicted each other. Rather, they complimented each other in every way so completely that they became very famous, eventually owning a chain of clothing stores – “The Tweedle Brothers” finest in tailored wool clothing for big men.

Read more of their history in the Appletree Hollow Story.
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The Tea Party

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"The Tea Party" oil on canvas - 8"x 8"
Appletree Hollow Series

Appletree Hollow Story: "The Tea Party"
Diary date of 1818. ABIGALE PATCH and FLORA HAMSTARK Abigale Patch (on the right), one of Bertrum’s many sisters, is shown here with her childhood friend Flora Hamstark. To find out more about the tea party and other residents you can -
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"The Photographer"

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"The Photographer" oil on canvas - 6"x 8"
Appletree Hollow Series
#4 of Appletree Hollow
I decided that before I continue Appletree Hollow, I should reveal one who,
without his dedication, these images could not be seen today. I am speaking
about Herbert Adams, pictured above in the early winter of 1816. To find
out more about Herbert and other residents you can -
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"The Hunters"

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple

"The Hunters" oil on canvas- 6"x 8"

Appletree Hollow series

#3 Willard & Bert (from left to right) Willard was known to be very bashful and so loved nature that he never managed to shoot any other living creature. It was also stated that he desperately tried to start one of the first vegetarian movements but with very little success. Bert on the other hand was a very forceful young man who, by the age of 41, became a high ranking soldier in the 8th Brown Bear regiment of 1834.

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