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Silhouette of an unidentified woman, ca. 1855

Early Maine Photography - Art

"… reveals a portrait placed before the camera on a cane seated chair. The unframed portrait shows a man in formal clothing writing with a quill pen."

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Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"… Ladies' Home Journal stated in one issue, "Sugar cane is needed to make molasses. Molasses is used to make industrial alcohol which is needed to…"

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John Mahoney of Augusta, ca. 1863

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… before a plain backdrop with his left hand on a cane-seated chair, he stares earnestly at the photographer, seemingly unconcerned by his half…"

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Dedication of monument to Blue Hill's founders, 1910

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… was popular and many used handcrafted wooden canes when hiking. Some popular places to hike were Blue Hill Mountain and the Blue Hill Falls Bridge…"

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Scarborough High School Track Team, 1921

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"In the early 1800s many schools used wooden canes if a child misbehaved. Soon after in the 1850's the leather strap and hickory switch were…"