Keywords: Pearl necklace
Item 48239
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1790 Media: wood, silk, pearls
Item 48433
Claudia Wigglesworth brooch and earrings, ca. 1860
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Location: Princeton Media: Amethyst, pearl, diamonds, gold
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.
