Keywords: infant shoes
Item 111785
Tiger slippers, Portland, 1915
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: Portland Media: cotton
Item 111784
Bunny slippers, Portland, ca. 1924
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1924 Location: Portland Media: wool, silk, plastic beads
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Eternal Images: Photographing Childhood
From the earliest days of photography doting parents from across Maine sought to capture images of their young children. The studio photographs often reflect the families' images of themselves and their status or desired status.
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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.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4
"Perhaps worn with white wide-heeled shoes and a neat little hat, set at the side of the head, the suit ensemble resembles those seen in many 1930s…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4
"… the collection also includes the black high heel shoes that completed the outfit. Capped sleeve dress, ca."
