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Order for provisional court in Louisiana, Washington, D.C., 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-10-20 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Barque "Sacramento," Portland, 1887

Contributed by: City of Portland - Planning & Development Date: 1887-10-19 Location: Portland Media: Photographic Print

Brackett property, S. Side Epps Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Fred L. Brackett Use: Dwelling

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.

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Shaping of the Borderlands: Arcane Deeds and Failed Colonies - Page 2 of 5

"… Wabanaki political control—was decidedly more provisional. While the Bay Colony was given political jurisdiction over both regions, the charter…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… who have received the first degree are called provisional members. Full membership in the Grange comes from earning the fourth degree."