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Historical Items

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Item 105686

Beaded blue chiffon party dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Media: silk, glass beads
This record contains 6 images.

Item 105688

Lavender chiffon and velveteen dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Media: silk, cotton
This record contains 7 images.

Item 105689

Bergdorf Goodman cocktail dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: New York Media: cotton, silk, glass, metal
This record contains 11 images.

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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.