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Leavitt family coat-dress, Eastport, ca. 1830

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 3 of 3

"It included garments, military uniforms and accessories, organized into themed vignettes. The in-person physical exhibition of Northern Threads Part…"

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Toy Len Goon's mud silk tunic and pant suit, Guangdong, ca. 1920

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"… skirt, and other items ranging in use from personal effects, bespoke gifts, and those likely intended for the Chinese tourism market."

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Revolutionary War-era styled gown, Portland, ca. 1825

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"Historic clothing collections offer insight to personality, life, and profession in a uniquely outward facing way."

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Queen City Flying Club jacket, Bangor, ca. 1930

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"… changing styles, and dressed as fashionably as personal taste, lifestyle, and budgets permitted. Beyond women's dresses, and taken as whole, the…"

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Teenager leisure suit by "Crazy Horse," ca. 1975

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

"… "mods" and "hippies" melding into a scene where personal preferences prevailed over any dominant "in look." There were mini and maxi skirts…"