Person/Organization: Plummer, Alice Witham
Item 48881
Alice Witham wedding hat, Scarborough, 1892
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1892 Location: Portland Media: Silk, velvet, ribbon
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.
