Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Alice H. Witham of Portland, the daughter of Ira Witham (ca. 1832-1877) and Maria Libby Witham (1833-1881) married Samuel D. Plummer of Scarborough, on August 1, 1892.
She wore the putty-colored hat of ribbed fabric and velvet at their wedding.
The couple had two children, Phillip and Dorothy.
About This Item
- Title: Alice Witham wedding hat, Scarborough, 1892
- Creation Date: 1892
- Subject Date: 1892
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Silk, velvet, ribbon
- Local Code: 1994.42.8.1
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Plummer, Alice Witham H.--Marriage
- Marriage customs and rites
- Wedding costume--Maine
- Weddings--Equipment and supplies
- Wedding clothing & dress--1890-1900
- Plummer, Samuel D.--Marriage
- Hats
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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