Keywords: Victorian dress
Item 105399
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1848 Location: Portland; Cape Elizabeth Media: silk, linen, cotton, baleen
Item 105396
Victorian-era cotton dress, ca. 1855
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1855 Media: cotton
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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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Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms
A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3
"1830Maine Historical Society Victorian-era cotton dress, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society In this age of cotton industry growth, attractive…"
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Early Maine Photography - Human Interest
"Equally well dressed is young Ernest Perry, who stands next to a chair with his drum. Eleanor Peters, ca."
