Peapod form from the Jim Steele collection.
Opening May 23
New core exhibit
Though lobstermen now favor motorized boats for their work, the classic peapod design has endured as a favorite personal rowboat along Maine’s coast. Jim Steele was one of several prominent boatbuilders who took inspiration from lobstering’s double-ended peapod to expand into the recreational market. Tools, patterns, and finished peapods from Steele provide a window into his inventive Brooklin boatshop, while additional peapods show the creativity and breadth of this Maine design.
Grant support from Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust.
