Maine Memory Network

Scow under construction, Norcross, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Norcross Heritage Trust Date: circa 1905 Location: Indian Purchase Township No. 3 Media: Photographic print

Enclosure map, Stroudwater, 1756

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1756 Location: Portland; Westbrook Media: Ink on paper

Northern Threads: Bustle era fashions

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 1870s and 80s era bustle silhouettes.

Civil Defense: Fear and Safety

In the 1950s and the 1960s, Maine's Civil Defense effort focused on preparedness for hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and a more global concern, nuclear war. Civil Defense materials urged awareness, along with measures like storing food and other staple items and preparing underground or other shelters.

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

"… as a sleeve gathered at the bottom with a button enclosure. The fullness of the skirt is consist all the way around."

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"A light pink drawstring ribbon serves as the enclosure. The cotton sleeves and bodice are embellished with white work eyelet embroidery."