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Keywords: engravings
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Item 12573
Title: N.W. view of Waterville College, ca. 1830
Contributed by: Colby College Special Collections
Date: circa 1830
Location: Waterville
Media: black and white photograph
Item 16161
Title: Abraham Lincoln engraving
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1865
Media: Ink on paper
Item 10885
Title: Engraving of James Sullivan
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1859
Media: Engraving
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Horace W. Shaylor: Portland Penman
Horace W. Shaylor, a native of Ohio, settled in Portland and turned his focus to handwriting, developing several unique books of handwriting instruction. He also was a talented artist.
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.