Maine State Seal & Capitol Illustration - Historical Emblem of the Pine-Tree State #168840 (License: Personal Use)

This ornate black-and-white illustration from the late 1800s highlights Maine’s identity through key symbols: the State House in Augusta flying the U.S. flag, the official coat of arms depicting a farmer and seafarer beside a central pine tree, and the Latin motto “Dirigo” meaning “I Lead.” Decorative flourishes, floral motifs, and banners proclaim “The Pine-Tree State,” reinforcing Maine’s natural heritage and civic pride.

Used on historical government pages, educational resources about Maine’s state symbols, museum exhibits, or heritage tourism sites; serves users seeking authoritative visual references for Maine’s official emblems and civic history.