Person/Organization: Shepherd, Abner
Item 37157
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Media: Ambrotype
Item 49036
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Media: Daguerreotype
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.
