Keywords: Mirror
Item 14244
Heywood House mirror, Bucksport, 1820
Contributed by: Bucksport Historical Society Date: 1820 Location: Bucksport Media: Wood, glass
Item 11674
Federal Period Mirror, ca. 1795
Contributed by: The General Henry Knox Museum Date: circa 1795 Location: Thomaston Media: Glass, wood
Item 116430
Portland City Hall, Portland, 1909-1912
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1909–1912 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: Carrere & Hastings Architects
Exhibit
Success at riding a bike mirrored success in life. Bicycling could bring families together. Bicycling was good for one's health. Bicycling was fun. Bicycles could go fast. Such were some of the arguments made to induce many thousands of people around Maine and the nation to take up the new pastime at the end of the nineteenth century.
Exhibit
Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear
"… half of the 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles. This selection gives a brief outline of the MHS collection of childrens’ wear…"
Site Page
Rum, Riot, and Reform - Overview & Introduction
"… its love of drink and resistance to change mirrored the national experience. Rum, Riot, and Reform, which was on display at Maine Historical…"
Story
Rematriation
by Alivia Moore
Our shared future for all people in Wabanakiyik calls us to rematriate.
Story
An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania
Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021