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John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In a "Scrap & Sketch…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century

"The exception being Korean and Vietnam War-era military uniforms, which are well represented at MHS."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 6 of 17

"The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco Report on cotton for prison, New Orleans, 1862Maine Historical Society…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 1 of 3

"Cloth for civilian clothing was limited because production was prioritized for military purposes. Bates Mill in Lewiston produced vast quantities of…"

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

"In the post war era, draped details, outsize bows, bunches, and swags were prominent design elements in evening and cocktail wear."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"… way as other material evidence of civilization, clothing takes its place as part of the fabric of local and national history."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"It was also the era of the "baby boom" generation, and the youth culture that had its beginning in the 1950s and manifested itself in the 1960s as a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"Eighteenth Century Revolutionary-era styled gownMaine Historical Society As of the year 2020, the earliest garments in the MHS collection…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"1830Maine Historical Society Victorian-era cotton dress, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society In this age of cotton industry growth, attractive…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"Of the era, a gold/blue striped silk dress features pagoda sleeves (wide at the wrist), attached pelerine (small cape) trimmed with wide silk fringe…"

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

"Immigrant labor was integral to this era of garment industry growth. Labeled, "Harriman & Co. Portland Maine," Adela Adams' circa 1900 two piece has…"

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

"… Magazine which marks the beginning of the bustle era with descriptions of evening dresses flat and plain in the front with skirts gathered in a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"… Historical Society Early examples of the era's wide shoulder fashion are found among a group of garments by important New York designer, Jessie…"

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

"1938Maine Historical Society Rounding out the era, a full length, princess seamed black velvet coat, possibly dating to the late 1930s to early…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… announced the beginning of the American bustle era. This white evening dress reflected that fashion edict with its flat, plain front, and a skirt…"

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

"… politics, dance and music, religion, the Civil War era, Irish in Bangor, family life, medicine and illness, and, the inner workings of various…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… and gardens, chairs he built, fashions of various eras, numerous buildings, including churches, schools, businesses and residences, and much more."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"He, like others of his era, often made what seem like large commas at the end of thoughts in the writing."

Norridgewock Historical Society

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"Shipbuilders needed clothes, gloves, boots and more, and they turned to Sears Roebuck for affordable clothing."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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