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Shipbuilding spike, Hallowell, ca. 1853

Historic Hallowell - Ship Parts

"Sails were made by long, thin strips of cloth that were woven together by hand (until the invention of the sewing machine.) Anchors were commonly…"

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Diagonal plaid belted dress, ca. 1970

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3

"… of its proprietress, Delia Frances Felix. Of thin polyester knits, there is a red high waisted full length long dress with a matching two pocket…"

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Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, ca. 1780

Skowhegan Community History - Benedict Arnold's March

"… travel on the Kennebec was in bateaux, or long, thin boats that you move by pushing long poles against the bottom of the river."