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Historical Items

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Item 7309

Thomas Burnham deposition against Rachel Clinton, Ipswich, Massachuestts, ca. 1692

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1690 Location: Ipswich Media: Ink on paper

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Item 28846

Portrait of Sir William Phipps, ca. 1691

Contributed by: Maine State Museum Date: circa 1691 Media: Oil on Canvas

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Exhibit

The Devil and the Wilderness

Anglo-Americans in northern New England sometimes interpreted their own anxieties about the Wilderness, their faith, and their conflicts with Native Americans as signs that the Devil and his handmaidens, witches, were active in their midst.

Exhibit

Selections from the Collections

Maine Historical Society staff come across unique and unforgettable items in our collections every day. While it's difficult to choose favorites from a dynamic collection, this exhibit features memorable highlights as selected by members of the MHS staff.