Keywords: John Gilman
Item 49670
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1775 Media: Paint, canvas, cloth, wood
Item 7708
First Meeting of the Corporators of Maine General Hospital, Portland, 1869
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1869-09-17 Location: Portland Media: Text
Item 99232
77-79 Gilman Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: John Griffin Use: Shed
Item 99233
80-82 Gilman Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Heirs of John W. Deering Use: Dwelling - Three Family
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
Exhibit
Selections from the Collections
Maine Historical Society staff come across unique and unforgettable items in our collections every day. While it's difficult to choose favorites from a dynamic collection, this exhibit features memorable highlights as selected by members of the MHS staff.
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142
"Grant song Gilman Townsend 1872 election results Death of Horace Greeley Irish National Movement Hannibal Hamlin"
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Life on a Tidal River - Resources
"9, 1943, Print. Gilman, Robert;, and John Heide. Home Front America: Popular Culture of the World War II Era. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1995."
Story
The Village Cafe - A Place We Called Home
by Michael Fixaris
The Village Cafe was more than a restaurant. It was an extension of our homes and our families.
