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Historical Items

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Item 105772

Bathing suit, Bristol, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Bristol Media: wool, cotton

Item 28714

Women in bathing costume, 1915

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1915 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 7747

Jantzen bathing suits advertising brochure, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

Online Exhibits

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Ice: A Maine Commodity

Maine's frozen rivers and lakes provided an economic opportunity. The state shipped thousands of tons of ice to ports along the East Coast and to the West Indies that workers had cut and packed in sawdust for shipment or later use.

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Walter Wyman and River Power

Walter Wyman's vision to capture the power of Maine's rivers to produce electricity led to the formation of Central Maine Power Co. and to a struggle within the state over what should happen to the power produced by the state's natural resources.

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Jameson & Wotton Wharf, Friendship

Since 1897, the Jameson & Wotton Wharf in Friendship has been an important addition to the community on Muscongus Bay. The wharf, which is accessible at all tides, was a steamboat stop for many years, as well as important to the lobster business.

Site Pages

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Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"While a modern audience might associate a suit with business, the mid-century suit, paired with a stylish hat, was a popular choice for social…"