Keywords: Flowers
Item 23490
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1841 Location: Gorham Media: Flowers, paper
Item 23491
Collage of pressed flowers, ca. 1846
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1840 Location: Gorham; Cambridge Media: Plants, paper
Item 76765
179 181 St. John Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Imogene Flower Use: Dwelling - Single family
Item 151869
Schoettle residence, Sargentville, 1992-1994
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1992–1994 Location: Sedgwick Client: Marcia Schoettle Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates
Item 151847
Campbell residence, Southwest Harbor, 1979-2015
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1979–2015 Location: Southwest Harbor Clients: Barbara Campbell; Mark Campbell Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates
Exhibit
A City Awakes: Arts and Artisans of Early 19th Century Portland
Portland's growth from 1786 to 1860 spawned a unique social and cultural environment and fostered artistic opportunity and creative expression in a broad range of the arts, which flowered with the increasing wealth and opportunity in the city.
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.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket, Bangor, 1889
"… a wreath interspersed with roses and the choicest flowers, No 5 was I might say a mound of flowers presented by neighbours, friends from a broad."…"
Site Page
Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store
"The House of Crafts and Flowers sells flowers, jewelry, and craft materials. The comparison is very strong between Solomon Store and House of Crafts…"
Story
In 1970 I served in Vietnam, and sent my parents a package
by Peter P. Joyce Jr.
My Parents' war story
Story
How roses became a big part of my life
by Clarence Rhodes
Clarence Rhodes's experiences growing, exhibiting, and judging roses in Maine and around the world.