State v. Jordan, 136 A. 48, 126 Me. 115 (Me. 1927)
The admissibility of a photograph does not depend on its verification by the photographer, provided it is shown to be an accurate representation by any one competent to speak from personal observation. The sufficiency of the verification is a preliminary question of fact for decision by the trial judge.
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