Maine Memory Network

Silk parasol, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Silk, cotton, wood, ivory, meetal

Clukey & Libby Company float, 1902

Contributed by: Waterville Public Library Date: 1902-06-24 Location: Waterville Media: Photographic print

Schudroff residence, Kennebunk, 1966-2016

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1966–2016 Location: Kennebunk; Kennebunk Clients: Michael Schudroff; Bebe Schudroff Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect
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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.