Keywords: Automobile horn
Item 29188
Hallowell Cotton Mill, Academy Street, ca. 1885
Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1885 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print
Item 100036
Maurice Horne Garage, Weld Street, Dixfield, ca. 1939
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1939 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print
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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.
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MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island
Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.
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Historic Hallowell - Communication
"They thought that the invention would work well, so they took it to an automobile show in New York in the early 1900‘s."
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"… by the train as it goes by my house and honks its horn. It is very annoying! Many times it carries wood and things to and from the mill."
