Keywords: Earrings
Item 48404
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Media: Gold, enamel
Item 48447
Seed pearl earrings and brooch, ca. 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Location: Kennebunk Media: Pearls, abalone, metal
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.
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions
A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.
Story
Decontie and Brown's venture in high fashion design
by Decontie and Brown
Penobscot haute couture designs from Bangor
Story
My Africa Book and living in Portland
by Titi de Baccarat
My art is about being an immigrant in the US, my pain, fear, uncertainty, and hope for my future
