Keywords: 1950s dress
Item 105732
"Pat Sandler for Highlight" rayon taffeta dress, ca. 1960
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1960
Media: rayon, nylon, polyester, metal
This record contains 7 images.
Item 105699
Rayon crepe ensemble, Portland, ca. 1955
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1955
Media: rayon, metal
This record contains 13 images.
Exhibit
From French Canadians to Franco-Americans
French Canadians who emigrated to the Lewiston-Auburn area faced discrimination as children and adults -- such as living in "Little Canada" tenements and being ridiculed for speaking French -- but also adapted to their new lives and sustained many cultural traditions.
Exhibit
Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf
Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4
"… some degree, and is most recognizable in the mid 1950s teenage girl's, almost ubiquitous, full skirts and dresses worn with bobby socks and penny…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3
"Norman Norell evening dress, ca. 1940Maine Historical Society The second example features a V neck, cream satin dolman sleeve bodice, attached to a…"
Story
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars
