Keywords: beaded dress
Item 105686
Beaded blue chiffon party dress, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1925
Media: silk, glass beads
This record contains 6 images.
Item 105305
Annie Corbett's beaded fancy occasion dress, Portland, ca. 1880
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1880
Location: Machiasport; Portland
Media: silk, cotton, glass, metal
This record contains 15 images.
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.
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Bustle era fashions
A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 1870s and 80s era bustle silhouettes.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3
"… Historical Society Perhaps a green all over beaded mid-calf length dress is the most striking in the 1920s collection."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2
"Two-piece dress and blouse, ca. 1912Maine Historical Society The other Martha Riley example is a cream-colored wool dress with a similarly tubular…"
Story
Decontie and Brown's venture in high fashion design
by Decontie and Brown
Penobscot haute couture designs from Bangor
