Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Wood Ashes or Gold Dust?

"Wood Ashes or Gold Dust? Before thinking about farming or earning a living the first settlers had to put a roof over their heads and cut enough…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"This gold was sent to New York and proved to be enough to convince investors that a fortune was to be had."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 3 of 3

"… Detail of McGuire wedding dress X Gold printed satin dress, Portland, ca. 1907Maine Historical Society Made of sturdy linen, a straight…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn

"… the first vessel to leave Maine for during the gold rush. Raynes was quite successful and was a founder and important citizen of the town of Yreka."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"Of the era, a gold/blue striped silk dress features pagoda sleeves (wide at the wrist), attached pelerine (small cape) trimmed with wide silk fringe…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"Gold damask dress, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society Silk was imported from Europe and expensive. For many women, a silk dress was an investment, a…"

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

"It features thick yellow yarn and gold lurex braid edging the neckline, cuffs and inset waistband areas which are studded with multi-colored glass…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"… Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but…"

Byron Historical Society

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"… of the later 1920s are illustrated by a a red and gold metallic lace two-tiered dress from Bergdorf Goodman's (NY) with a longer skirt back; and an…"

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"… young Mainers who sought their fortunes in the gold fields of California. Facing an uncertain future three thousand miles from home, Charles H."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"… with fifty-two sixteenth and seventeenth century gold and silver coins and a gold wedding-signet ring while plowing the island’s northwest slope."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"1910Strong Historical Society As gold brought rails west, timber brought rails north. There were large amounts of untouched woods in Western Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"Polk Temperance Davis Verrill Moses Averill Williard Delano Ellen Benson Ham & Carys Bake House Gold Rush Asa Davis"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"… 1849, sailing from Bangor to California and the Gold Rush. Raynes' half-brother, John Martin, included the illustration on page 304 of a journal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"… went to California in early 1850 during the Gold Rush fever. He lived in the Yreka, California, area the rest of his life."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… a navy and a fighting man pants trimmed with gold cordon the seems The coat of arms on the front of the cap a circle with two instruments crossed."…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 3 of 3

"A not very skillfully sewn, gold woven leafy stripe silk dress with an almost-bloused bodice, shallow pointed waist, gathered skirt and long straight…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"… among them: a green Crimplene double knit with gold lurex braid trimming the neck and short sleeves."

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… cape is reversible—brown on one side and gold on the other. While a modern audience might associate a suit with business, the mid-century suit…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"More elaborate examples include a rich brown and gold jacquard patterned dolman mantle, embellished with cord embroidery and long, dense fringe."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"There is a green and gold madras plaid cotton searsucker maxi skirt, and a white cotton pique skirt printed with an stylized design of navy, red, and…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… his way up to commanding clipper ships carrying gold prospectors from New York to California, cotton from India to England, and bird guano from…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… Dan Simoneau born 1959: Olympic cross-country skier Seth Wescott born 1976: Two-time Olympic gold medalist and professional snowboarder"