Keywords: bags
Item 22987
School book bag, Mapleton, 1923
Contributed by: Haystack Historical Society Date: 1923 Location: Mapleton Media: Cloth
Item 11820
Drawstring bag, Skowhegan, ca. 1864
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1864 Location: Skowhegan Media: Patterned Cloth
Item 37312
165-171 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Charles H Robinson Use: Store
Item 109243
Maine Potato Growers Inc. fertilizer mixing and bagging plant, Presque Isle, 1946
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1946 Location: Presque Isle Client: Maine Potato Growers Inc. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
Exhibit
Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
Exhibit
Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy
When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.
Site Page
Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company
"Each machine made bags of various sizes. The Flat Bag Department made bags for flour, groceries, clothing, confectioneries, and bread in more than 35…"
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Maine Special potato bag, Presque Isle, c. 1950
"The wide variety of bags illustrates the strong interest in distinctive marketing efforts that is still evident today."
Story
Growing up on a potato and dairy farm
by Paula Woodworth
Life growing up and working on a potato and dairy farm was hard work but fun in Aroostook County.
Story
Starting Chebeague Island Oyster Company
by Caitlin Gerber
Farming oysters in Casco Bay
