Our website has recently been re-designed to make the online shopping experience better for our customers. Please note that our process for ordering prints and digital files has changed. Please see the steps listed below for instructions on ordering our products, and using the Download Area.

How to Order Prints

1. Click LOGIN on the upper right corner of the homepage.
2. Sign in with your existing account information. Or, click Create an Account to register.
3. Register for a free account.
4. Search for images using the Keyword Search bar at the top right of your screen. Or, click the IMAGES tab and choose a search method.
5. Once you've found an image you would like to purchase, click the orange icon BUY. This will bring you to the detail page.
6. Enter the quantity of prints you would like to purchase.
7. Click ADD TO CART.
8. To start a new search, click CONTINUE SHOPPING.
9. To remove an item from your cart, click the link "Remove Item" from the column "Actions." Click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
10. To finalize your order, click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
11. Enter your Billing information and Shipping information. If the print is a gift, click "This is a gift" and enter the shipping address of your gift recipient. At the bottom of the form, select your Delivery Method.
12. Review your order. To change your order, click the link "Edit My Cart" and then "Edit Item" or "Remove Item." Make your changes, and click UPDATE CART. Click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT. You will see a final review of your order.
13. Click CONTINUE TO LICENSING AGREEMENT. Agree to the Conditions of Purchase Agreement and click CONTINUE.
14. Enter your credit card information, and click COMPLETE PURCHASE.
15. Your order is now complete. You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your order, and your print(s) should arrive in the mail in 1-2 weeks.

How to Order Digital Files for Personal Use

1. Click LOGIN on the upper right corner of the homepage.
2. Sign in with your existing account information. Or, click Create an Account to register.
3. Register for a free account.
4. Search for images using the Keyword Search bar at the top right of your screen. Or, click the IMAGES tab and choose a search method.
5. Once you've found an image you would like to purchase, click the orange icon BUY. This will bring you to the detail page.
6. To the right of the image you will see a blue PRINTS tab, and a green DIGITAL FILES tab. Click on DIGITAL FILES.
7. The product is already selected. Choose the License Type: Personal.
8. Click ADD TO CART.
9. To start a new search, click CONTINUE SHOPPING.
10. To remove an item from your cart, click the link "Remove Item" from the column "Actions." Click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
11. To proceed with your order, click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
12. Enter your billing information and shipping information. At the bottom of the Shipping form, select your Delivery Method. Select Download Only to download the image(s) from this website, or choose Download & CD. This option allows you to download the image(s) from this website, and you will receive the image(s) on a CD in the mail (add $10 and allow 1-2 weeks for delivery).
13. Review your order. To make changes to your order, click the link "Edit My Cart" and go to Step 14. If you are satisfied with your order, go to step 15.
14. To remove an item from your cart, click the link "Remove Item" from the column "Actions." Click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
15. Click CONTINUE TO LICENSING AGREEMENT. Check each box to agree to the Conditions of Purchase Agreement and click CONTINUE.
16. Enter your credit card information, and click COMPLETE PURCHASE.
17. Your order is now complete. You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your order.
18. On the order confirmation page, click the link to the DOWNLOAD AREA.
19. Save the file to your computer or removable storage device using the instructions in the Download Area. Image files remain in your Download Area for 30 days following purchase.
20. If you do not wish to download the image file(s) immediately following your order confirmation, you can access your DOWNLOAD AREA over the next 30 days. Log in to www.VintageMaineImages.com and click MY ACCOUNT, and select the link "Download Area."

Interested in ordering a print and a digital file of the same item?

In order to purchase a digital file and a print (or multiple prints) of the same image, you must follow the instructions for both products. First, add the image to your cart and choose your quantity of prints. Next, search for the image again (note what the item number is and do a search by the number for quickest results). Again, add the image to your cart but this time click on the Digital Files tab, and select the digital file. When you're done adding items to your cart, proceed to checkout and follow instructions for billing, shipping, and conditions of purchase. Your digital file will be available for download upon confirmation of your order; prints will be delivered in 1-2 weeks.

How to Order Digital Files for Non-profit and Commercial Use

1. Click LOGIN on the upper right corner of the homepage.
2. Sign in with your existing account information. Or, click Create an Account to register.
3. Register for a free account.
4. Search for images using the Keyword Search bar at the top right of your screen. Or, click the IMAGES tab and choose a search method.
5. Once you've found an image you would like to purchase, click the orange icon BUY. This will bring you to the detail page.
6. To the right of the image you will see a blue PRINTS tab, and a green DIGITAL FILES tab. Click on DIGITAL FILES.
7. The product is already selected. Select the License Type: "Non-Profit" and go to Step 8 or "Commercial" and go to Step 9
8. For a non-profit image license, the rate is discounted to $25 for all uses, regardless of distribution. However, you must select the correct distribution category for your project. Click ADD TO CART and continue to Step 10.
9. For a commercial image license, the rate is based upon distribution, and is for a single-project/ one-time use. Select the correct distribution category for your project. If you wish to buy a license for all types of media, check the box for +All Media License. This is an additional fee, but your license will cover use for all media in perpetuity. Click ADD TO CART and continue to Step 10.
10. Enter your publication information: enter the title/name of the publication/project, publisher, author/creator, and date of publication/ release/ display. Click the blue button SAVE, then the orange button CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT.
11. Enter your billing information and shipping information. At the bottom of the Shipping form, select your Delivery Method. Select Download Only to download the image(s) from this website, or choose Download & CD. This option allows you to download the image(s) from this website, and you will receive the image(s) on a CD in the mail (add $10 and allow 1-2 weeks for delivery).
12. Review your order. To make changes to your order, click the link "Edit My Cart" and go to Step 13. If you are satisfied with your order, click CONTINUE TO LICENSING AGREEMENT and go to step 14.
13. To edit your item (i.e., change distribution, add or remove an All Media License) click "Edit Item" from the column "Actions," To remove an item from your cart, click the link "Remove Item" from the column "Actions."
14. Check each box to agree to the Licensing Agreement Conditions of Permission and click CONTINUE. (At the end of your order you will be given a link to review and download this contract.)
15. Enter your credit card information, and click COMPLETE PURCHASE.
16. Your order is now complete. You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your order.
17. On the order confirmation page, click the link to the DOWNLOAD AREA.
18. Save the file to your computer or removable storage device using the instructions in the Download Area. Image files remain in your Download Area for 30 days following purchase.
19. We recommend that you print a copy of your Publication Agreement for your records. On the order confirmation page, click the link "Print the Publication Agreement."
20. If you do not wish to download the image file(s) immediately following your order confirmation, you can access your DOWNLOAD AREA over the next 30 days. Log in to www.VintageMaineImages.com and click MY ACCOUNT, and select the link "Download Area."

Navigating the Download Area

Digital Files can be downloaded immediately after purchase. If you do not wish to download the image file(s) immediately following your order confirmation, you can access your DOWNLOAD AREA over the next 30 days.

1. Log in to www.VintageMaineImages.com and click MY ACCOUNT.
2. Select the link "Download Area."
3. Follow the instructions on that page for saving and downloading your image file(s) to your computer.

All Sales are Final

All sales are final. Neither prints nor electronic files may be returned for refund or credit.

Please keep in mind that the images on this website are digital scans or photographs of aged documents or photographs and therefore may contain blemishes, scratches, tears, and other imperfections. Images are not edited to repair any imperfections. Our goal at Maine Historical Society is to make copies that look as true to the original as possible. Image files range in quality; use the zoom tool to see if the image you intend to buy has blemishes, is blurry, is too small, or is otherwise undesirable to you. MHS does not edit original images for this website. You may not return an image based on aesthetics of the print or digital file.

Please note that the size of the print you receive may not be the exact size of the print you ordered, but a scaled reproduction from the dimensions of the original. The sizes you order online refer to paper size, and not the size of original material.

Images and use fees purchased for publication, and not used in said publication may not be returned; accounts will not be credited with a refund. These images may not be used in any subsequent publication or project without written permission from the Image Services Coordinator.

Defective Merchandise

Defective merchandise is returnable and must be accompanied by a return authorization number. Please save all packaging in which your merchandise arrived in case a claim needs to be filed. If you receive defective merchandise please call (207) 774-1822 x217 or e-mail us within seven (7) days of shipment to receive a return authorization number and instructions for returning merchandise.