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Item 104294

Green tomato pickle recipe, Norridgewock, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Norridgewock Media: Ink on paper

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Item 101669

Tomato ketchup recipe, ca. 1875

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1875 Media: Ink on paper

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Item 104262

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

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Watercolor, ink on paper

Online Exhibits

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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.

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Trustees' Office, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, ca. 1915

In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

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Carl A. Garris Jr. with lobsters, Portland, 1926

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.