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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…"

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…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… center of the city” and that it “will mark a new era in the history of summer vaudeville entertainment.” This noble attempt to revive the park…"

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

"… World War I and the Maine Experience (2017), Fashionable Maine: early twentieth century clothing (2016), and Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In…"

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 - 1940-1950 - Page 1 of 3

"… as yet it holds little in the way of civilian war-era fashions. One example, a circa 1943 yellow square shouldered, tailored, fitted waist rayon…"

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 - Mid Twentieth Century

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

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."

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 - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"Other crinoline dresses also feature the fashionable pelerine look. The detached fringed pelerine on a purple shot silk ensemble matches the…"

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

"This white evening dress reflected that fashion edict with its flat, plain front, and a skirt gathered at the back."

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."

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

"… the democratic, equalizing nature of modern fashion, as well as the extent of fashion media and movie influence."

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 - 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 - 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…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"The Civil War shut down southern markets for fish and ice and insurance rates skyrocketed from Confederate predation on Yankee trading vessels."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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