Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"(Sometimes the dress of choice would be selected, only to find the belt missing, causing a delay of several minutes while the vendor frantically…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Why close its doors? The Johnson Shoe Factory was the third business shut down in Hallowell, Maine. On a Wednesday at 1:30 pm in 1927, the Johnson…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"(Once named Lady Katherine's and later named Green Acre) Harold’s son, John Abbott Titcomb, a flyer for the RAF in WWII, was killed in combat."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"I heard she was intending to make a large “house-warming” but it has not come off yet. Timothy F. Belcher was born in Farmington, 6th child of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"The Court House was used for the ladies reception and exhibition of foods, such as butter, cheese, maple sugar and fruits."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Lucy’s interest in the school waned after two years and the school closed. The building itself “proved to be a white elephant”."

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"… were perhaps worn in the relaxed privacy of a ladies sitting room when entertaining a few close friends for tea, a reciprocal activity that…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"In 1907, Portland's newspaper advertised ladies long straight double-breasted silk coats with wide gathered shoulder sleeves."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Godey's Ladies Magazine, founded in 1830, was the most widely circulated fashion magazine. Its competitor, Petersons Magazine, was founded in 1842."