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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

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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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

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Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"Billy Emerson Moses Woodman Israel B. Norcross O. M. Shaw William D. McLaughlin Henry Garland New York Hippodrome Crystal Palace, London 1853…"

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Village School student body, Strong, ca. 1895

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… complete with gymnasium and cafeteria, on August 26, 1951. Through the energy and persistence of its school-minded citizens, the new Strong Public…"