Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3

"… tan and white bold diagonal plaid with a belt and labelled "FELIX Portland." Several examples of mid 20th century fashions in the collection were…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… teal and black abstract fish and other shapes, labeled "Jo Collins," the Junior Label of the Mandell Manufacturing Company of St. Louis."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 4 of 4

"Said to be a Dior design, but lacking any labeling, the collection's 1960s bouffant short prom dress and matching stole could fall into the category…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"… of leading designers, and one with the designer’s label. A long sleeved, mandarin collar lounging or caftan-type garment with knotted buttons is…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw. Martin (1823-1864) began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"… "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began in 1864 is labeled, "Mother in a Polka round. Father introducing a Gent." Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"… 3," which he began in 1867, Martin pasted a sheet labeled "Curiosity 1866." He drew an apple tree and an individual apple."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 4 of 4

"… sleeves, and a frogging closure features a worn label stamped, "The Coat and Suit Industry" encircled with the words "National Recovery Board,"…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative dresses. The draped front styling is reminiscent of a 1946 afternoon dress by…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"Many colors were used and trimmers cut labels to size. Arsenault said the labels and wrappers were sent throughout the U.S and to foreign countries…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"One, labelled "FELIX, Portland," is a green double knit with a mandarin collar, long sleeves, rolled toggle neck closure, square diamanté buckled…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… masts were litterally jamed." The canoes were labeled on each side with names Civil War-related names."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"… and flounced hem skirt with an inner waist tie labeled "S.E. Thomas, Portland." Two more pouched bodice gowns, one silk and one cotton, feature the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"… peach and cream leafy print voile dress is labelled "Dunton Robes of Augusta." Suit dress with aquamarine lining, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"… dresses, a bodice with a black satin vest-effect, labeled "Miss L. K. Stanley, 511½ Congress Street, Portland, Maine," features a mid-1890s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"Labeled, "Harriman & Co. Portland Maine," Adela Adams' circa 1900 two piece has a velvet trimmed jacket styled with mild sleeve expansion, and the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"The label reads "FELIX, Portland;" A knee-length navy blue dress made of oversized nylon seersucker, with a square neck and ruched, button trimmed…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"An interior label reads "Confections Bazaar, A. Rosenthal, Berlin." Two black, flared shoulder capes, one sturdy wool, the other silk taffeta, are…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"All three garments are labelled "Jessie Franklin Turner, 410 Park Avenue, New York," the business address she moved to 1936, suggesting the garments…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"… pointed collar of the time, and a short jacket labelled "Crazy Horse", and a wine and navy blue window pane check pant suit with cuffed pants and…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 2 of 4

"The label reads "The Betty Barclay Frocks Collection," which was used by manufacturer Jonathan Logan."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"Perhaps labels for the company’s plants in Lubec will be found. These labels present some history that it takes a bit to decipher."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… his final scrapbook chronologically (which he labeled as Scrapbook 1) reflects back on his life and recounts contemporary experiences."

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… with a red (madder) and blue (indigo) floral pattern. It bears a label, stating "1779. Worn by Miss Olive Gray, born in North Yarmouth, Maine.""