The earliest human habitation in what is now Maine can be traced back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the burial mounds of the Red Paint people found in the south-central part of the state. The Native Americans who came later left enormous shell heaps, variously estimated to be from 1,000 to 5,000 years old. At the time of settlement by Europeans, the Abnaki were scattered along the coast and in some inland areas.
Bertha Smouse is believed to be the original designer of the state seal. Smouse was the step-daughter of Colonel Isaac Gardiner Reed who was the chair of the Committee charged with the task of designing the Great Seal of Maine. Her design was accepted in 1820, shortly after Maine joined the Union as the 23rd state.
There are other facts regarding Maine Flag history that should be known. The State Legislature of Maine passed on 21st March 1901, a resolution to constitute a proper Maine Flag. This act stated the criteria for the Maine Flag, regarding the kind of symbols used on it and how they would be displayed. However, the Legislature altered the standards of the flag on 23rd February 1909, thus placing the state coat of arms on the blue flag.
The blue color of the flag tallies with the blue shade used by the US flag. The heart of the flag bears an embroidery of the State coat of arms of Maine. The edge of the flag is decorated with a two and a half inches broad, yellow colored silk, knotted fringe. The images on the Maine State coat of arms are those of land, sea, a moose, and a pine tree. On one side of the shield is a farmer supporting himself on a scythe and the other side has a sailor resting on an anchor.
Maine's official state seal also displays the state's coat of arms. The farmer is a symbol of pride in Maine's agricultural roots. The sailor represents Maine's strong ties to the sea. Symbols of the natural richness of the state are pictured on the center shield - a pine tree, a moose (Maine's official state animal), sea, and sky. The North star (Polaris) also appears on the state flag of Alaska. Polaris is not merely a symbol of guidance travelers have depended on it for many centuries to find their way (it always marks due north).
There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Maine flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maine flag for the future.
Bertha Smouse is believed to be the original designer of the state seal. Smouse was the step-daughter of Colonel Isaac Gardiner Reed who was the chair of the Committee charged with the task of designing the Great Seal of Maine. Her design was accepted in 1820, shortly after Maine joined the Union as the 23rd state.
There are other facts regarding Maine Flag history that should be known. The State Legislature of Maine passed on 21st March 1901, a resolution to constitute a proper Maine Flag. This act stated the criteria for the Maine Flag, regarding the kind of symbols used on it and how they would be displayed. However, the Legislature altered the standards of the flag on 23rd February 1909, thus placing the state coat of arms on the blue flag.
The blue color of the flag tallies with the blue shade used by the US flag. The heart of the flag bears an embroidery of the State coat of arms of Maine. The edge of the flag is decorated with a two and a half inches broad, yellow colored silk, knotted fringe. The images on the Maine State coat of arms are those of land, sea, a moose, and a pine tree. On one side of the shield is a farmer supporting himself on a scythe and the other side has a sailor resting on an anchor.
Maine's official state seal also displays the state's coat of arms. The farmer is a symbol of pride in Maine's agricultural roots. The sailor represents Maine's strong ties to the sea. Symbols of the natural richness of the state are pictured on the center shield - a pine tree, a moose (Maine's official state animal), sea, and sky. The North star (Polaris) also appears on the state flag of Alaska. Polaris is not merely a symbol of guidance travelers have depended on it for many centuries to find their way (it always marks due north).
There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Maine flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maine flag for the future.