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Elizabeh McNeil Butts wool cloak, Lewiston, ca. 1903

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"… Society The collection's early twentieth century outerwear and coats also include a 1907-1910 long straight edge-to-edge collarless beige silk and…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"Up to, and about the mid- 19th century there was no broad silk industry in the United States. Limited Chinese imports of that time included black…"

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Queen City Flying Club jacket, Bangor, ca. 1930

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"… clear from the eighteenth to the late twentieth centuries, Maine's populace kept up with changing styles, and dressed as fashionably as personal…"

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Beverly Conant's Girl Scout uniform, Farmington, ca. 1945

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"

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

"… "FELIX Portland." Several examples of mid 20th century fashions in the collection were originally sold at Felix Dress Shop, specializing in…"

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Sarah S. Wilson's beaded silk two-piece ensemble, Waterford, ca. 1888

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 4 of 4

"As fashions moved towards the next century, skirts lost the over layers and elaborations accrued over the past twenty years."

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Green wool dress with red satin and black braid details, ca. 1900

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

"… the style to come in the first years of the next century. By this time, more women now worked outside the home."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Outerwear 1870 to 1900 Day jacket, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Dolman sleeved mantles suitable to wear with large skirts or bustles…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Active & Casual Wear

"Active & Casual Wear View the Active & Casual Wear Slide Show The growing and changing range of outdoor and indoor activities pursued by the…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"Outerwear 1830-1860 Wide crinolines restricted outerwear to wraps, shawls, capes, and easy fitting garments such as a black and brown watered silk…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"Outerwear 1800-1830 Examples of this period's outer garments include: a full length 1800-1810 unlined slim silk twill coat with a flat fold over…"

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Brocade silk dress with pleated puffed sleeves, Windham, ca. 1840

Historic Clothing Collection - Fabric Adaptive Reuse

"Fabric Adaptive Reuse View the Fabric Adaptive Reuse Slide Show In the past, when silk textiles were so expensive and new dresses required…"

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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… By 1870, Surry was producing goods for the clothing, building, and shipping industries, plus it housed a carding mill, tannery, stave mill, shingle…"