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Historical Items

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Item 110680

Crinolette hoop skirt, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1885 Media: linen, wire
This record contains 12 images.

Item 105516

Taffeta and velvet bustle dress ensemble, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Newcastle Media: silk, cotton
This record contains 11 images.

Item 105513

Silk faille and cut velvet bustle dress, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1885 Media: silk, cotton, velvet
This record contains 12 images.

Online Exhibits

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Northern Threads: Bustle era fashions

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 1870s and 80s era bustle silhouettes.

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Northern Threads: Silhouettes in Sequence, ca. 1780-1889

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring a timeline of silhouettes from about 1775 through 1889.

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Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical

Organized by themed vignettes, Northern Threads shares stories about Maine people, while exploring how the clothing they wore reveals social, economic, and environmental histories. This re-examination of Maine Historical Society's permanent collection is an opportunity to consider the relevance of historic clothing in museums, the ebb and flow of fashion styles, and the complexities of diverse representation spanning 200 years of collecting.

Site Pages

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Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"A maxi skirt is a long skirt that reaches the ankles or even brushes the ground. It's known for its full length and versatility, suitable for both…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This powder blue three-piece wool suit is…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"The three-piece suit includes a skirt, blazer, and cape. The skirt has three wide stitched pleats in the front and back and fastens with a side…"