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Item 1048

Florence Jewett, Norridgewock, ca. 1885

Florence Jewett, Norridgewock, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1885 Location: Norridgewock Media: Photographic print

Item 1051

Buffalo Bill Cody, ca. 1887

Buffalo Bill Cody, ca. 1887

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1887 Location: London Media: Photographic print

Item 116625

Coll. 60, vol. 4, Index Cover

Plymouth Company Records, Volume 4, 1800-1811

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1768–1753 Location: Augusta; Whitefield Media: Ink on Paper

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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.

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Florence Jewett, Norridgewock, ca. 1885

Eternal Images: Photographing Childhood

From the earliest days of photography doting parents from across Maine sought to capture images of their young children. The studio photographs often reflect the families' images of themselves and their status or desired status.

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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.