Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"Born in Iowa, Lucile lived in Tokyo, London, and New York before settling in New Jersey. An author, she traveled and lectured extensively on East…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"… and a short jacket labelled "Crazy Horse", and a wine and navy blue window pane check pant suit with cuffed pants and zip front closure jacket."

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

"The hem is finished with stitched ribbon, and the waist has interior straps. The blazer, with strong shoulders and three self-covered buttons…"

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 - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"… metallic silver embroidery of the day, and an elaborate chenille and metallic silver corsage embellishes the bodice."

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…"

Life on a Tidal River - Dress Up Day

"Both Bill Cook of the Bangor Public Library and Dana Lippitt of the Bangor Museum and History Center have brought in a variety of vintage clothing."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Use policies and agreements

"Use policies and agreements Please click on this link to read the policies for use of the materials on this site: MMN Policies and Agreements X…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… an account of his activities as a dance student and dance master for his wife and children, so they would know more about his life and activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, and his wife, Clara Cary Martin, had six children. Their daughter, Annie, he noted, graduated from the…"

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

"He frequently discussed "society" and the "aristocracy," a group he did not always admire, but among whom he sought acceptance – and respect."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… dancing, and many other topics, Martin wrote and illustrated a journal and several scrapbooks recounting his life, family, and various experiences…"

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

"… a journal in 1864 to provide details of his life and activities for his wife, children, and descendants."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"The journal provides detailed descriptions of the buildings and business. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… Light in Stockton Springs, and a picnic that he and his wife and children had. Members of the Third Parish Church in Bangor, joined by the First…"

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

"… dollars and was owned by Mess Shaw & Billings and was perfectly black of the nicest polish and silver mounted in every particular even the hook on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… He further explained the workings of the group and its effects and wrote of the Mutual Store, "This store has been a curse to me ever since the…"

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

"To achieve the latter part of that goal, Martin (1823-1904) began in 1864, to compile a series of reminiscences and observations about his parents…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin, Bangor, 1864

"… is always very particular and neat about her best clothes and dotes on them." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1862

"… came along July 20 1862 dressed in dirty ragged clothes sitting on the high ways by the fences and sketching churches and various buildings on a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… to enjoy if they make a study of the changes and clothes themselves in colors and fashions that at once makes their society agreable with to other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… bridge dressed in two suits made of red Thibot dress brown sock and red hoods." "They created a sensation all over the city," according to an…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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