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Historical Items

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Mystery Corner Item

Item 104880

Three girls preparing for a Chapman school play, Portland, 1921

Mystery Corner Item Who are they?

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1921 Location: Portland Media: glass negative

Item 80831

Millet Wedgwood Home, Berwick, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Berwick Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Berwick Media: Photographic print

Item 100957

"A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Date: circa 1890 Location: Katahdin Iron Works Media: Ink and watercolor on paper

Online Exhibits

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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

Exhibit

Student Exhibit: Rebecca Sophie Clarke

Sophie May, whose real name was Rebecca Clarke, was the author of over 40 books between 1861 and 1903. She wrote the "Little Prudy Series" based on the little town of Norridgewock.

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From French Canadians to Franco-Americans

French Canadians who emigrated to the Lewiston-Auburn area faced discrimination as children and adults -- such as living in "Little Canada" tenements and being ridiculed for speaking French -- but also adapted to their new lives and sustained many cultural traditions.

Site Pages

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… mother was ill and became an invalid and, "this little girl assumed the house work cooked nice bread, meats, pies, cakes &co & found time to attend…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"… yet, examples of practical, back pleat, "Gibson Girl" skirts and little in the way of smart shirt blouses are found in the MHS collection."

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… and is most recognizable in the mid 1950s teenage girl's, almost ubiquitous, full skirts and dresses worn with bobby socks and penny loafers."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Story of the "little nun"
by Felicia Garant

My grandmother made a nun's outfit for me

Story

A Splash of Water
by Marilyn Weymouth Seguin

Reminisce of a lifetime on Little Sebago Lake

Story

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community