Person/Organization: Hobbs, Janet Webb
Item 42428
Janet W. Hobbs as 'Young Lady in 1866,' Portland, 1923
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1923-12-15 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
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.
