Person/Organization: Cary, Shepard
Item 15424
Shepard Cary, Houlton, 1805-1866
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1860 Location: Houlton; New Salem Media: Photographic print
Item 16290
Cary House, Military Street, Houlton, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1925 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Shepard Cary: Lumberman, Legislator, Leader and Legend
Shepard Cary (1805-1866) was one of the leading -- and wealthiest -- residents of early Aroostook County. He was a lumberman, merchant, mill operator, and legislator.
Exhibit
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.
