Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Cushman Baking Company was a Maine staple from 1914 to 1962. Initially located in Portland, the business expanded, reaching its peak in the 1940s. Jean Anderson (b. 1924) started working for Cushman’s at age 18 in 1942. After six months, she became Cushman’s first female delivery route driver. Two years later, Cushman’s promoted Jean to route manager, where she taught other women to drive their own routes.
This cotton, leather and plastic delivery cap was part of her uniform.
About This Item
- Title: Cushman’s Bakery delivery hat, Portland, ca. 1942
- Creation Date: circa 1942
- Subject Date: circa 1942
- Location: Portland , Cumberland County, ME
- Media: cotton, leather, metal, plastic, paper
- Local Code: 2017.219
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Bakeries--Maine--Portland
- Businesswomen--Maine--Portland
- Cushman Baking Company (Portland, Me.)--Employees
- Delivery of goods--Maine--Portland
- Hats
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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Cushman Bakery driver Jean Anderson, Portland, 1942
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