Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 4 of 4

"Said to be a Dior design, but lacking any labeling, the collection's 1960s bouffant short prom dress and matching stole could fall into the category…"

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

"It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative dresses. The draped front styling is reminiscent of a 1946 afternoon dress by…"

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

"… of leading designers, and one with the designer’s label. A long sleeved, mandarin collar lounging or caftan-type garment with knotted buttons is…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… teal and black abstract fish and other shapes, labeled "Jo Collins," the Junior Label of the Mandell Manufacturing Company of St. Louis."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"The label reads "FELIX, Portland;" A knee-length navy blue dress made of oversized nylon seersucker, with a square neck and ruched, button trimmed…"

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

"All three garments are labelled "Jessie Franklin Turner, 410 Park Avenue, New York," the business address she moved to 1936, suggesting the garments…"

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

"One, labelled "FELIX, Portland," is a green double knit with a mandarin collar, long sleeves, rolled toggle neck closure, square diamanté buckled…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"An interior label reads "Confections Bazaar, A. Rosenthal, Berlin." Two black, flared shoulder capes, one sturdy wool, the other silk taffeta, are…"

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

"… pointed collar of the time, and a short jacket labelled "Crazy Horse", and a wine and navy blue window pane check pant suit with cuffed pants and…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 2 of 4

"The label reads "The Betty Barclay Frocks Collection," which was used by manufacturer Jonathan Logan."

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… with a red (madder) and blue (indigo) floral pattern. It bears a label, stating "1779. Worn by Miss Olive Gray, born in North Yarmouth, Maine.""

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"… eventually hundreds, she stored them neatly in labeled jars, miniature envelopes, and small bags."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"There is also a law making it illegal for anyone to touch a labeled trap or buoy other than its owner."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"Sailcloth and old mailing labels addressed to A.C. Savage were used as "insulation" in the eave walls."

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

"… the Katahdin Iron Charcoal Co.in the scrapbook he labeled "No. 1," covering 1888-1889, which was in fact the final piece chronologically of his…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"Some of the schools were even labeled as unfit for children due to cold and harsh conditions. Bathrooms, or "privies," were found outside of…"