For the month of October, we’re featuring a Bates Fabriques Hockey jersey from the 1950s. The Fabriques were just one of the many sports teams the Bates Manufacturing Company supported throughout its operation. There were several other textile manufacturers in the...
With back-to-school season in motion, our object of the month for September is this 1940s Bates dorm bedspread commercial featuring students from colleges and universities across the United States. The film introduces the Bates Mill marketing strategy of “College...
Maine MILL Mission StatementWe celebrate the told and untold stories of workers to foster community connections and inspire future creativity and ingenuity. 1.0 IntroductionMaine MILL in Lewiston, Maine is requesting proposals for the design of its permanent...
It’s August, which means our Soirée en Blanc is just around the corner. This month we’re featuring an image of the Arno Moccasin Company’s New Year’s Eve party from 1961. Throughout the years, companies and businesses in Lewiston-Auburn held a variety of events...
It’s July and this month’s object is a familiar looking beverage. Before you think about cracking into these Coke bottles, you should know that they were filled and sealed nearly 30 years ago. These commemorative Coca-Cola bottles were just a few of the...
