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Item 15809

Old Homestead Ginger Beer, Saint Stephen and Calais, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Kings Landing Historical Settlement Date: circa 1900 Location: Calais; St. Stephen Media: Ceramic, stoneware

Item 103378

Ginger beer recipe, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Media: ink on paper

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Item 12309

Rolling Pin, grooved, ca. 1845

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1845 Location: Brunswick; South Harpswell Media: Wood

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Cartoon, Portland Watch or Cracking Notes, ca. 1840

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery

"X Ginger Beer Bottle, ca. 1825-1850 Bourne, Denby, England Stoneware Collections of Dyer Library / Saco Museum Increasingly soft drinks were…"

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Dee's Ice Cream Pint, Brunswick, ca. 1950

How Sweet It Is

Desserts have always been a special treat. For centuries, Mainers have enjoyed something sweet as a nice conclusion to a meal or celebrate a special occasion. But many things have changed over the years: how cooks learn to make desserts, what foods and tools were available, what was important to people.

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"Chops and Tomato Sauce" as prepared for Samuel Pickwick, ca. 1890

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.