Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"The skirt includes a pocket on either side of the hip lined with a white cotton weave. The waistband is a rayon Moiré ribbon that is folded over…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"It fastens with a side zipper and two hook-and-eye closures on the waistband. The skirt has a slight flare, is unlined, and includes interior tapes…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"The cape, with arm slits, top-side pockets, and a Chinese knot collar, is lined with mauve rayon and features scalloped interior pockets."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… reflect the changes in society over the century that saw a shift from a new nation beginning to define itself, to one seasoned by war and…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… cape trimmed with deep bands of cord knotting; a child's turquoise wool cape embroidered with a vine and trapunto-like grape border; and a heavy…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Active & Casual Wear

"This assortment is a representation of the types of casual or active wear items to be found in the overall Maine Historical Society collection."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… of mantles (jackets) designed to accomodate a bustle include a pale green damask edged with white rabbit fur for evening; and a velvet trimmed…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 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 closure and early full…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

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

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

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

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… he pasted into the scrapbook a story about a list of resolutions by a political party, then wrote, "Being that this is my own Book I take the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"As one local stated, alongside the island girls, an Indian woman going to church “looked like a bird-of-paradise in a barn-yard.” From Bar Harbor…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… up in the circular driveway to deposit their well dressed patrons. It wasn’t only for the well-to-do."

Bangor Police Museum

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"… include: Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis 18th century Bangor announcements 1837 profile of Bangor Samuel Budge Nath Harlow Joseph Carr Phillip H."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… and almost all other aspects of 19th century in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… text and illustrations offer a picture of 19th century Bangor – then an emerging economic giant, made crucial to Maine's lumber and shipping…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"This building has been somewhat of a cultural center for the Town of Dixfield. It has provided a venue for concerts, summer theater, town meetings…"

Colby College Special Collections

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Otisfield Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Bangor Public Library

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Eastern Maine Medical Center

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.