Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin, Bangor, 1865

"were the only two of the six Martin children to survive their parents. At left is Ada as she was dressed from ages 4 to 6 at left, reading a book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket at grave, Bangor, 1889

"… was the third of John and Clara Martin's six children to die. She was the second oldest child. In 1880, she had married G."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Ellsworth Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… in 1864 to recount his experiences for his children. Elmer, who died of scarlet fever, is shown at age 4 at top telling his mother, Clara Cary…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… 1864 to document his life and activities for his children. Martin included the drawing of the Fiske Block on page 517 as part of going to work as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"… the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life and the times in which he lived."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"… "In order to start my married life and give my children a thorough history I propose to give an outline of Rufus Prince's brick dwelling on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… physician, delivered all six of the Martin children, and treated Clara Martin through several serious illnesses. The sketch of the younger Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"He wanted his children to know how the "pioneers" of the Bangor area "procured their education and livelihood, enjoyed their amusements &c." His…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"None of John and Clara Martin's children had any children of their own. When John Junior, the last surviving of the Martin children, died in October…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 1 of 4

"… process was carried out in traditional fashion. Arthur’s son, John, continued to carry out this process, even after the others closed, right up to…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"Fashioned after the Army in every respect, their titles were military, their lodges had military names and they wore special uniforms. (The U.R.K.P."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… rustic Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada fashionable. Life seemed more blessedly relaxed than the established watering sites of Long…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"Mourning Clothing View the Mourning Clothing Slide Show With the growth of the middle class, the custom of wearing black during periods of…"

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

"1900-1910 Margaret A. McGuire's wedding dress, Portland, 1909Maine Historical Society Detail of McGuire wedding dress X Gold…"

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…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 2 of 3

"1920-1930 Helen Little Hamm's drop waist dress, Kittery, ca. 1926Maine Historical Society Clothing of the early 1920s is characteristically…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"1920-1930 Margery Burr's embroidered dress, Kennebunkport, ca. 1920Maine Historical Society Anne Wilson's rayon dress, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"1920-1930 Satin dress with tassels, ca. 1920Maine Historical Society The tubular line silhouette returned after the First World War."

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

"1890-1900 Jessie Carter's wedding dress, Bath, ca. 1896Maine Historical Society Bedecked with wide satin ribbons, Myra Bradeen Philpot’s…"

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

"1890-1900 Green wool dress with red satin and black braid details, ca. 1900Maine Historical Society By about 1898, the sleeve had deflated…"

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

"1890-1900 Adela Adams' silk faille ensamble, Portland, ca. 1900Maine Historical Society The 1890s are defined by plain skirts, the rapid rise…"

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…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"Men's Wear View the Men's Wear Slide Show This slide show features examples from the small men’s wear collection at Maine Historical Society…"

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

"1960-1970 Patterned coat and dress ensamble, ca. 1965Maine Historical Society Conservative, classic matronly dress and coat outfits of the…"