Maine Memory Network

Knoxx Fluter, ca. 1866

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1866 Location: Houlton; New York Media: Steel

Woman with ruffled bonnet, ca. 1845

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1845 Media: Daguerreotype

Northern Threads: Bustle era fashions

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

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.

Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… large scallop embellishment and is trimmed with ruffles along the bottom edge. The green color of the sash reflected with an encased green silk…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… detachable matching net sleeves, tiny taffeta ruffles on cuffs and edges, and decorative motifs on the skirt."