J.H. McMann, Fur Merchant, Milltown, Maine. 141 bear skins, 1913

[Grouse]

Bears were sought after for many uses historically. If you were eating meat at a table it was likely bear and they rendered down bear fat to use as oil to burn in lamps, a protectant for leather and metal, etc.

[Salmon_Run]

Always enjoy the vintage photographs....

[mowin]

Thats a great pic. 

[SpacemanSpiff]

Great picture. Thanks for sharing!