Maine Historical Society Library attendance box, ca. 1900

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Maine Historical Society Library attendance box, ca. 1900

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Description

According to library lore, this box and beans were used by the Maine Historical Society's librarians to keep track of patron attendance.

The white beans represented members' visits; the black beans represented non-members' visits.


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About This Item

  • Title: Maine Historical Society Library attendance box, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Wood, brass
  • Dimensions: 4 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm
  • Local Code: 1997.1.3
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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