Maine Memory Network

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

"Two suits in the MHS collection may be late 1940s possibly early 1950s interpretations of the new "pencil" skirt suit."

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

"… striped cotton, which may date from the late 1940s or into the early 1950s. From the collar and lapel neckline, there is a front closure with four…"

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

"… coat, possibly dating to the late 1930s to early 1940s, with a face encircling collar, long balloon cuffed sleeves, and a frogging closure features…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… This stylish suit and matching cape evoke 1940s Hollywood fashions. The square, broad shoulders first gained popularity during the 1930s, while the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"The cloth was used to make the paper at the mill, and a portion of the paper was sent back to Boston to a newspaper company."

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"… dressBangor Historical Society During the 1940s fashion just wasn't the same as it is today. Many materials were needed for the war effort."

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"“When Lubec Was Number Eight”, Lubec Herald articles transcribed by Vicki Reynolds Schad, (published during 1930s and 1940s). Stephen Bobrovnikoff"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"For several years in the mid 1940s, North Yarmouth students in the upper grades were grouped together to attend classes here as a result of…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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