Maine Memory Network

Laboratory scale, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: Chicago; Littleton Media: Metal

Kitchen Scale, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1890 Location: Brunswick Media: Steel, paint

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.

Silk Manufacturing in Westbrook

Cultivation of silkworms and manufacture of silk thread was touted as a new agricultural boon for Maine in the early 19th century. However, only small-scale silk production followed. In 1874, the Haskell Silk Co. of Westbrook changed that, importing raw silk, and producing silk machine twist threat, then fabrics, until its demise in 1930.

Historic Hallowell - One of Many Monuments

"The actual monument stands 81 feet high and weighs 180 tons. The Founder's Monument was initiated by the Plymouth Society."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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For Sale
by ALD

2022 Pen on paper 9 x 12 in