Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"… in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis, ball games, and bicycling contributed to demand for, and development of, appropriate, comfortable work…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"Long-time residents remember playing ball in the 'field' behind the house, which is not officially part of the property but had space for two teams."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Hopscotch and London Bridges, marbles and ball games filled the play area adjacent to the school at recess time."

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"The ball was lovely. After the ball, I didn’t know this was going to happen, but there were 25 merchants in Lubec and when I got back home that night…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"… Enter the horse show? Dress up for a masquerade ball? Attend a concert at the Building of the Arts? Play golf or tennis at the Kebo Club? Join the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… said to have been created (updated) for an 1825 ball in Portland, in honor of Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… axe heads , clay pipes, glass beads, musket balls and gunflints have been found around Presque Isle, of both French and English manufacture."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… same building would host Town Meetings, Charity Balls for the Hospital, voting space for elections, and many other things."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Balls and concerts were held at the old hotels. High School basketball was extremely popular, and remains so today."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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