Keywords: Fashion 1915
Item 28714
Women in bathing costume, 1915
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1915 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print
Item 102233
Marion Phinney's linen ensemble, Portland, ca. 1915
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: Portland Media: linen
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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.
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Remembering Mellie Dunham: Snowshoe Maker and Fiddler
Alanson Mellen "Mellie" Dunham and his wife Emma "Gram" Dunham were well-known musicians throughout Maine and the nation in the early decades of the 20th century. Mellie Dunham also received fame as a snowshoe maker.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2
"… those advertised in the New York store Gimbles' 1915 catalogue, straight tailored skirts, and similarly skirted dresses, some short waisted, could…"
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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4
"In 1915, there were only two required courses to be completed for each year. These courses were different levels of math and English for each year…"
