Keywords: Apron
Item 102536
American Red Cross washable uniform, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Cotton
Item 8137
Fisher Blacksmith Shop, ca. 1898
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1898 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
In 1893, F.C. Whitehouse of Topsham, who owned paper mills in Topsham and Lisbon Falls, began construction of a third mill on the eastern banks of the Androscoggin River five miles north of Topsham. First, he had to build a dam to harness the river's power.
Exhibit
Early Fish Canneries in Brooklin
By the 1900s, numerous fish canneries began operating in Center Harbor, located within the Brooklin community. For over thirty years, these plants were an important factor in the community.
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4
"… effect.) Some period dresses featured a front ‘apron’ style overdress and a double skirt at the back."
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838
"… wearing a red velvet cap and checked plaid cotton apron in this drawing by his half-brother John Martin."
Story
From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie
Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.
Story
Apple Time - a visit to the ancestral farm
by Randy Randall
Memories from childhood of visiting the family homestead in Limington during apple picking time.
