Maine Memory Network

Dee's Ice Cream cone wrapper, Brunswick, ca. 1955

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: 1940–1970 Location: Brunswick Media: Paper

Tintype wrapper used by B. F. Cole, Biddeford, ca. 1865

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1865 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

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.

State of Mind: Becoming Maine

The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"… Teagowns & At Home Dresses View the Wrappers, Tea Gowns & At Home Dresses Slide Show Wrapper is the traditional term used for the gowns…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"Many colors were used and trimmers cut labels to size. Arsenault said the labels and wrappers were sent throughout the U.S and to foreign countries…"