Keywords: decoration
Item 11350
Thumb back fancy painted arm chair, Portland, ca. 1830
Contributed by: Old York Historical Society Date: circa 1830 Location: York; St. Albans; Portland Media: Maple, ash and birch primary woods
Item 100154
Poodle decoration, Portland, ca. 1850
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1866-07-04 Location: Portland Media: Ceramic
Item 53873
46 Cross Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Albion H. Brown Use: Paint Shop
Item 87939
McVey property, N. Side Island Avenue, Lot 95, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Alice E. McVey Use: Summer Dwelling
Exhibit
Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine
For many different reasons people saved and carefully preserved the objects in this exhibit. Eventually, along with the memories they hold, the objects were passed to the Maine Historical Society. Object and memory, serve as a powerful way to explore history and to connect to the lives of people in the past.
Exhibit
A Celebration of Skilled Artisans
The Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, an organization formed to promote and support skilled craftsmen, celebrated civic pride and members' trades with a parade through Portland on Oct. 8, 1841 at which they displayed 17 painted linen banners with graphic and textual representations of the artisans' skills.
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Christmas decorations, Presque Isle, ca. 1950
Christmas decorations, Presque Isle, ca. 1950 Contributed by Presque Isle Fire Department Description The photograph was taken in December…
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Brackleys
… to adorn table centerpieces and other seasonal decorations, before plastic and foam decorations were created.
Story
Nemo's Nightmare of World War I
by Mike and Bryan Luciano
Franklyn J. "Nemo" Burbank of Livermore Falls was our ancestor who fought in World War I.
Story
Wabanaki Fashion
by Decontie & Brown
Keeping the spirit and memories of our ancestors alive through fashion and creativity
Lesson Plan
Primary Sources: Daily Life in 1820
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson plan will give students the opportunity to explore and analyze primary source documents from the years before, during, and immediately after Maine became the 23rd state in the Union. Through close looking at documents, objects, and art from Maine during and around 1820, students will ask questions and draw informed conclusions about life at the time of statehood.
