Keywords: Cigar signs
Item 102705
Mary and Popkins Zakarian, Portland, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1925 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 16533
Main Street, Kingfield, ca. 1910
Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Kingfield Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Drawing Together: Art of the Longfellows
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is best know as a poet, but he also was accomplished in drawing and music. He shared his love of drawing with most of his siblings. They all shared the frequent activity of drawing and painting with their children. The extended family included many professional as well as amateur artists, and several architects.
Exhibit
The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Reform and Repeal
"This specimen was given out with Belfast 5" cigars. X The Beer Question Newspaper clipping, April 27, 1933."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery
"… and Jerrys, a rum drink.The upper shelf contains cigar boxes, represented by red squares. On the top were champagne and wine bottles with apples…"
