Maine Memory Network

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

"Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This plum-colored wool suit exemplifies the chunky…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office, Lincoln, Built in 1856

"David S. Plumly had it built following a fire which destroyed his store in the same location in 1842."

Lincoln, Maine - High Street Bridge, Lincoln, ca. 1903

"The large white building on the right is the Plumly Building, home of the Post Office in Lincoln. The home in the center belonged to Ira Fish."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Plums and pears were added to the orchards. Hives of bees were part of every farm, pollinating crops for higher yield as well as providing honey and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"This switchboard was located on Plumly Block, which now is the area where Rite Aid is located today."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 1 of 3

"Another example, a plum colored, tailored wool jacket and box pleated skirt ensemble also features a matching square shouldered hip length cape."