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Birds eye view map, Hallowell, 1878

Historic Hallowell - Industry on Bombahook

"… named it after the city of Bombay India, and the hook in the Kennebec River just below the point. There is no documentation for either theory."

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Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"The hem is finished with stitched ribbon, and the waist has interior straps. The blazer, with strong shoulders and three self-covered buttons…"

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Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943

Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"It fastens with a side zipper and two hook-and-eye closures on the waistband. The skirt has a slight flare, is unlined, and includes interior tapes…"

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Will Brown with his Ford, Lincoln, ca. 1910

Lincoln, Maine - W.A. Brown: Jack of all trades

"He invented a tire hook chain, a rim stretcher and a temple joint for eyeglasses. That is how W.A. Brown was a part of Lincoln, Maine and what he did…"