Keywords: wine colored
Item 102217
Silk dress with lace and tassel details, Bangor, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1920
Location: Bangor
Media: Silk, lace, rayon
This record contains 13 images.
Item 105669
Annie Merrill's plum-colored ensemble, Gardiner, ca. 1903
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1903
Location: Gardiner
Media: sateen, cotton, lace, metal
This record contains 10 images.
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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 4 of 4
"1880 wine-colored taffeta bustle skirt. The skirt has deep pleats of velvet and taffeta along the hemline, and a short wine velvet basque adorned…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3
"… to drape in a cascade from the waist, showing a wine color lining. It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative dresses."
