Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The "Societe C. de V" planned a grand Bal Masque in Portland on April 15, 1863 to benefit sick and wounded soldiers.
The plans include regulations and restrictions devised to make the event a success. The document notes that "...it is necessary that the ladies should be willing to co-operate with the gentlemen, and agree to be present upon the floor, attired either in fancy dress with mask, or in evening dress with domino and mask ..."
The document was among the papers of the R.F. Society, a group of young women who joined together to support ill and injured soldiers.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: Grand Bal Masque benefit plans, Portland, 1863
- Creation Date: 1863-04-15
- Subject Date: 1863-04-15
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. S-307, Misc. Box 11/8
- Collection: R. F. Society records
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Fund raising--Maine--Portland
- Masquerades--Maine--Portland
- Relief (Aid)
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- War--Relief of sick and wounded
People
- Brown, J. O.
- Carroll, J. B.
- Clapp, C. Q.
- Clapp, W. H.
- Cumming, Nathan
- Deering, N. F.
- Dole, A. T.
- Fox, Henry
- McLellan, Jacob
- Miller, Jr., N. J.
- Robinson, H. I.
- Sweat, L De. M.
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
