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Historical Items

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Item 20130

Dairy Boy bull offer, Farmingdale, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: Farmingdale Media: Ink on paper

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Item 20131

Stallion broadside, 1869

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1869 Media: Ink on paper

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Item 48470

Shirt stud, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Media: Metal, onyx

Online Exhibits

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A Tale of Two Sailmakers

Camden has been home to generations of fishermen, shipbuilders, sailmakers, and others who make their living through the sea. The lives of two Camden sailmakers, who were born nearly a century apart, became entwined at a small house on Limerock Street.

Exhibit

A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides

Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.

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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 Pages

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Site Page

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"Today, a walk along Hallowell's mansion-studded streets, through the vibrant business district and along the restored waterfront, provides clues to…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"Premiums included a high of $4 for “best stud horses,” and $5 for “best bull, not less than 2 years old.” By 1901, at the 62nd Annual Exhibition of…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"… cuffs and inset waistband areas which are studded with multi-colored glass beads. This dress was likely influenced by Yves St."