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Item 102214

Marguerite Waterman Cobb's dress, Portland, ca. 1923

Marguerite Waterman Cobb's dress, Portland, ca. 1923

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1923 Location: Portland Media: Silk

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Item 5488

Miss Maine contestants of 1926

Miss Maine contestants of 1926

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1926 Media: Glass Negative

Item 105689

Bergdorf Goodman cocktail dress, ca. 1925

Bergdorf Goodman cocktail dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: New York Media: cotton, silk, glass, metal

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

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.