Maine Memory Network

Martin T. V. Bowman, Hallowell, ca. 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1861 Media: Carte de visite

William Waters, Florence Bixby, Mildred and Madeleine Burrage in Dresden, 1968

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1968 Location: Dresden Media: Photographic print

Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"1810Maine Historical Society Sarah Bowman Winter's "fancy weave" coat, Bath, ca. 1825Maine Historical Society"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"… Stanfords Ball, Bangor Jesse Stone Katahdin Iron Works history Owen H. Williams Morgan Bristland Hollis Bowman D. C. McRuer Elbridge S. Fifield"