Maine Memory Network

Signature Quilt, Lubec, 1889

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1889 Location: Lubec Media: Cotton

Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine

For many different reasons people saved and carefully preserved the objects in this exhibit. Eventually, along with the memories they hold, the objects were passed to the Maine Historical Society. Object and memory, serve as a powerful way to explore history and to connect to the lives of people in the past.

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

Lubec, Maine - A Signature Quilt

"… image from Betsey Leavitt Josselyn Signature Quilt, Lubec, 1889Lubec Historical Society “I felt this quilt should come back home to Lubec,”…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"… and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End A Signature Quilt Updated Exhibits: 28 Feb 2012 Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Updated…"

Rug Hooking Project with a Story
by Marilyn Weymouth Seguin

My grandmother taught me the Maine craft of rug hooking when I was a child.