Keywords: Beauty contests
Item 5488
Miss Maine contestants of 1926
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1926 Media: Glass Negative
Item 76580
"Miss Androscoggin" and the Androscoggin No. 2, ca. 1955
Contributed by: Town of Topsham Date: circa 1955 Location: Topsham Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
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.
Site Page
Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen
"It was lovely. The Seven Sardine Queen Contestants The contestants met at the town wharf before the ball for a photo op."
Site Page
Guilford, Maine - Special Events
"One of the highlights was a beard judging contest. The winners were Joseph Morin – most original, Roy Fairbrother – most luxuriant and George Tozier…"
Story
Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis
The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.
