Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 1 of 3

"… and gather detailing, and the fuller skirts, that in combination with the return of the natural waist placed new emphasis on small waists and made…"

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

"In another example, bands of sophisticated braid and fringe running from the shoulders of the bodice to center waist contrive a pelerine effect on a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"The inside of the bodice sleeves are also lined in horsehair. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"… debt Marcellus Emery Bill Bartlett Bangor Union Womens' fashion Pro Andrew Johnson meeting Spencer A. Pratt Joseph Mitchell Mutual Store James G."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"There were men and some women of all sizes! Some were only 3 feet tall and some were over 7 feet tall! The manager introduced us."

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"Women of the community were determined that women who were widowed by such events would not be abandoned."

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"It was all men, so those women and children would have to step up and do extra chores and duties to get by."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elizabeth Blowers, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… & with high comb." Fashion -- for both men and women -- was one of Martin's interests. Blowers may have been known as "Elizabeth Sayers" because…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 2 of 5

"In the spring, my grandmother, with other women and children would cut the seed potatoes in the potato house."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 4 of 7

"Boston women actively participated in other financial ventures in the eighteenth century, but the evidence of whether the female shareholders sought…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"She witnessed women giving birth in their homes or in “maternity hospitals.” She saw this as a perfect opportunity."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"… quarry to see the rusting remains of the once-busy industry, dug in the dirt for artifacts, and learned about their own family connections to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… in Bangor between 1844 and 1864 and discussed women "who bore a bad name." He wrote that Liz and Clark rented a house and "In a short time the…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers

"They settled lots in New Sweden and Woodland. Jonas Bodin, Sr. - Lot C, Woodland Wife: Sara Children: Per Otto, Israel, Maria, Edla, Johanna…"

Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"… are always on call whereas career firemen or women are on call, but they are at the the station for twenty-four or forty-eight hours and then are…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 2 of 2

"… a larger than life legacy and who went where few women had gone before. Some of Mattie’s military records and citations plus personally autographed…"

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… Residence has provided comprehensive care to 330 women and children, and it continues to be an important hub for comprehensive care and recovery in…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Years on Mt. Desert Island

"… Kittridge ChairGreat Harbor Maritime Museum The women worked along with the men in raising crops, tending the animals, preserving the food…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… development it was estimated that 330 men and women were employed. Many of these new people were French or English from the St."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Kids at the quarry

"They searched for signs of the once-busy industry, from iron spikes left in the granite to boilers that generated the steam power for the quarry…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Part 6, pages 97-113 July 4, 1865 activities, women "who bore a bad name," first balloon ascention   Part 8, pages 135-150 Return of soldiers…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"Try as they might the business could not be sustained. It was purchased by a Norwegian company in 2000 and closed in 2003."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"Women were suited for the work because of their ability to sew. While Farmington and the world remembers Chester for his “ear protectors”, there was…"

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"The women of the town hauled out the Tiger and used it to put out the fire, saving the town. One memorable parade was in the same year that the Tiger…"