Keywords: Fur industry
Item 111681
Fashion taxidermy fur accessory, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Media: fur
Item 111682
Fox fur collar, Portland, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: Portland Media: fur, cotton, plastic
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade
A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.
Exhibit
Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield
"Benjamin was a fur trapper. Abijah Buck and Thomas Allen moved to Buckfield in the spring of 1777 with both of their families."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3
"The item is of a natural off-white short pile fur fabric, lined with heavy cream polyester satin, and without a label."
