Person/Organization: Shirley, Arthur
Item 11224
Reuben Ruby hack ad, Portland, 1834
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1834 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
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.
