Keywords: mens suits
Item 7879
Royal Warrant suits advertising brochure ca. 1930
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Media: Ink on paper
Item 7734
Hardiweave suits advertising brochure, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Silhouettes in Sequence, ca. 1780-1889
A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring a timeline of silhouettes from about 1775 through 1889.
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.
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear
"… coats, and importantly, a group of high quality mid-twentieth century suits, which constitute a significant feature of the overall MHS collection."
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3
"While a modern audience might associate a suit with business, the mid-century suit, paired with a stylish hat, was a popular choice for social…"
Story
My Story of Trauma
by Anonymous (Maine Correction Center)
The process of being incarcerated is traumatic. This is my story.
Story
Hooch Mum and my Vietnam service
by Jim Barrows
A poem about being a medic, saving Vietnamese people and babies. Sometimes we trusted too much.
