Maine Memory Network

Victorian-era cotton dress, ca. 1855

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1855 Media: cotton

Moire silk dress, ca. 1848

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1848 Location: Portland; Cape Elizabeth Media: silk, linen, cotton, baleen

Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.

Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

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…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 5 of 5

"The house was Victorian influenced and was one-and-a-half stories tall, which some people called a bungalow. The house was considered a farm house."

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference