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Item 62463

Sgt. Horace White letter concerning Confederate soldiers, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Belle Plain Media: Ink on paper

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Item 101275

Matthew Thornton on congressional activity, Philadelphia, 1776

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1776-11-12 Location: Philadelphia Media: Ink on paper

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Item 6575

Cornfields, Fryeburg, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Fryeburg Media: Photograph, negative

Online Exhibits

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Hand drum by James Eric Francis, Sr., Old Town, 2018

Music in Maine - MAKE

"Around this time, the large drum of the Plains Nations became part of broader Indigenous social gatherings, creating a network powwows across what is…"

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Cumston Hall Auditorium Seating, Monmouth, ca. 1900

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"They often performed in regalia from the Plains, like full feather bonnets from Poolaw’s Kiowa heritage."

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Fashion for the People: Maine's Graphic Tees

From their humble beginnings as undergarments to today's fashion runways, t-shirts have evolved into universally worn wardrobe staples. Original graphic t-shirts, graphic t-shirt quilts, and photographs trace the 102-year history of the garment, demonstrating how, through the act of wearing graphic tees, people own a part of history relating to politics, social justice, economics, and commemorative events in Maine.

Site Pages

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Full crinoline dress with fringe, ca. 1859

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"In complete contrast, a simple plain white unadorned organdy summer dress with drop shoulders, bishop sleeves and closely cartridge pleated crinoline…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… Society Description This simple, plain white, unadorned organdy summer dress with a pleated crinoline skirt includes a matching…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… dress reflected that fashion edict with its flat, plain front, and a skirt gathered at the back. The gauze or cotton organdy dress is constructed…"