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Item 100992

Yoke of oxen hauling logs, Bridgton, 1939

Yoke of oxen hauling logs, Bridgton, 1939

Contributed by: National Archives at Boston Date: 1939 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print

Item 9476

Oxen on Wood Road, Kingfield, 1942

Oxen on Wood Road, Kingfield, 1942

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1942 Location: Kingfield Media: Photographic print

Item 105223

Hay wagon at the barn, Westport Island, ca. 1910

Hay wagon at the barn, Westport Island, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: circa 1910 Location: Westport Island Media: Photographic print

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Game wardens, Raymond, ca. 1920

Raising Fish

Mainers began propagating fish to stock ponds and lakes in the mid 19th century. The state got into the business in the latter part of the century, first concentrating on Atlantic salmon, then moving into raising other species for stocking rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Exhibit

Spruce gum box, Washburn, ca. 1920

Maine Sweets: Confections and Confectioners

From chocolate to taffy, Mainers are inventive with our sweet treats. In addition to feeding our sweet tooth, it's also an economic driver for the state.

Exhibit

Verlie Colby, Westport, ca. 1909

MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island

Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.

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Sarah E.Thomas' silk pin tucked dress, Portland, ca. 1905

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"… and a tan flowered cream dress with a chiffon yoke, shoulder-wide mock collar, and flounced hem skirt with an inner waist tie labeled "S.E."

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Haskell silk wedding dress, Westbrook, ca. 1912

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… tubular two-tiered skirt, high waist, and a yoke with standing collar on a detachable under bodice."

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Elizabeh McNeil Butts wool cloak, Lewiston, ca. 1903

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"… black silk coat with a button tab detail yoke, patterned woven silk braid trimming and long tasseled silk neck ties; and a 1920s short straight fur…"