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Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear

"Children's Wear View the Children's Clothing Slide Show For the second half of the 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Sr. home, Ellsworth, 1823

"John Martin Sr. home, Ellsworth, 1823 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904)…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses View the Wrappers, Tea Gowns & At Home Dresses Slide Show Wrapper is the traditional term used for the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"Six more children were born of this union, two of whom were William and Cyrus. Three of Richard’s children, Rufus, William and Cyrus, became major…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 3 of 4

"Eleven of their twelve children died before reaching middle age. Dr. Robert Southgate, ca. 1830Scarborough Historical Society & Museum One of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"Only two children, Ada (1851-1923) and John Jr. (1857-1929) outlived their parents. John Martin drew this illustration of the scene of Mabelle's…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"This illustration, on page 130 of the 650-page journal, show the home of Ezekiel Hopkins as it appears in 1840."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"… on details of his life and activities so his children would know what Bangor, business, homes, and various activities were like during their…"

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

"They had six children, Ada (1851-1923), Annie (1855-1889), John Junior (1858-1929), Elmer (1860-1870), Frank, who died shortly after birth in 1862…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"… Snow (1855-1889), died while visiting her parents home in Bangor. Martin described her illness, death, and funeral in detail."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin house floor plan, Bangor, 1864

"Martin and his wife, Clara Cary, bought a house at 130 Center Street in Bangor in 1854. Five of their six children were born there."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Harris House, Bangor, ca. 1850

"Martin described this as his first "real home" since he left his parents house in 1835 when he began several apprenticeships and lived in the homes…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… a train from Bangor to the rally, then returned home on the train. Some of the signs in the illustration read, "Democrat House no illumination,"…"

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

"… died on August 30, 1889, while visiting the home of her parents, Clara and John Martin, in Bangor. She had been ill for several years."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lunt House, Cumberland at Center streets, Bangor, ca. 1852

"She sold the family home and bought this house, but put it in her son Luther's name. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Baptist Church, Bangor, ca. 1850

"… and size of all parts of the building, then went home and made the sketch in ink. It is on page 349 of the journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 362-451

"… the Soule house, which became his family home; and his brother Alonzo's visit from California."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… he drew this illustration of the woodpile at his home at 130 Center Street, Bangor. He bought the house in 1854 and immediately began renovating it…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"… Museum Description The James Emery home in Bucksport was located at the head of the ferry on the northeast corner of Main Street."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… & bought her a nice album & wanted me to draw her home in it & write a poem which I did. & In the course of time She made a beautiful hanging…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… when he was 62 years old, John Martin left his home in Bangor for long stretches to work as an accountant at the Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… this swing in his yard "for the comport" of his children. Martin, an accountant, shopkeeper, architecture, gardening, and dance enthusiast, drew…"