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Item 11146

Longfellow Commemorative Medallion, 1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1907 Location: Portland; Cambridge; Portland; Cambridge Media: Metal

Item 7384

Washington bicentennial bronze medallion, 1932

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1932 Media: Bronze

Item 111887

Bronze medal awarded at exposition, Portland, 1859

Contributed by: Mechanics' Hall Date: 1859 Location: Portland Media: bronze

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

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

Popham Colony

George Popham and a group of fellow Englishmen arrived at the mouth of the Kennebec River, hoping to trade with Native Americans, find gold and other valuable minerals, and discover a Northwest passage. In 18 months, the fledgling colony was gone.

Exhibit

Leaving the start gate at the Sugarloaf World Cup, 1971

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.