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Historical Items

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Item 102536

American Red Cross washable uniform, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Cotton

Item 8137

Fisher Blacksmith Shop, ca. 1898

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1898 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 25126

Students in aprons, Portland, 1924

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1924 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Online Exhibits

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Powering Pejepscot Paper Co.

In 1893, F.C. Whitehouse of Topsham, who owned paper mills in Topsham and Lisbon Falls, began construction of a third mill on the eastern banks of the Androscoggin River five miles north of Topsham. First, he had to build a dam to harness the river's power.

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Early Fish Canneries in Brooklin

By the 1900s, numerous fish canneries began operating in Center Harbor, located within the Brooklin community. For over thirty years, these plants were an important factor in the community.

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Great War and Armistice Day

In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.

Site Pages

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… effect.) Some period dresses featured a front ‘apron’ style overdress and a double skirt at the back."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"… wearing a red velvet cap and checked plaid cotton apron in this drawing by his half-brother John Martin."

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"… dress with a spencer-like (jacket) bodice, an apron front skirt, and sets of flaring double pleats at the back."

My Maine Stories

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Story

From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie

Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.

Story

Apple Time - a visit to the ancestral farm
by Randy Randall

Memories from childhood of visiting the family homestead in Limington during apple picking time.