Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilding

"… the adze, a tool like an axe used for shaping and dressing wood. It was different from an axe because it had a long and slender, curved blade set…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… respects to the fine lady, who keeps {house} dressed in her brocade, for the reception of callers."

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

"… gown for the ball? S: Well, Peacock’s bought my dress and my shoes and had my hair done. They paid for all that, and the bouquet – a dozen red…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… in all of New England, producing cashmere and dress goods. This plant was enlarged and a floor added in 1907."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… gymnasium was extended to provide a stage, two dressing rooms, and a store room below. Drapes were purchased and arranged so that the entire stage…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"The wound was dressed by Drs. Blake and Linscott. Young C. is a poor man and has been in the States but a few weeks; has a wife and five children in…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Otisfield Historical Society

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Bangor Public Library

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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