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Historical Items

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Item 31062

Sluiceway, Scarborough, 1963

Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: 1963 Location: Scarborough Media: Wood

Item 105686

Beaded blue chiffon party dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: USA Media: silk, glass beads
This record contains 6 images.

Item 105688

Lavender chiffon and velveteen dress, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1925 Location: USA Media: silk, cotton
This record contains 7 images.

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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.