Person/Organization: Chamberlin, Sally
Item 18895
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1810 Location: Alton, NH Media: Paper and silk
Item 48931
Sally Chamberlin comb, ca. 1820
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1820 Location: Dover, NH Media: Tortoiseshell
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
