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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"Fancy silk embroidered vests, such as Samuel Freeman's circa 1775-1785 vest in the MHS collection, are the most commonly surviving items of…"

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

"… campuses, emerged encompassing a medley of home embroidered and patched blue jeans, tie dyed T-shirts, message T-shirts, pants for women, cheap…"

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

"… heavy rayon taffeta dress featuring machine embroidered swirls embellishing the full skirt, which is designed to be worn with a supportive…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"With few exceptions, prior to the mid-20th century, clothing was not collected or considered museum worthy."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 3 of 3

"Hannah P. Adam of Belfast's beautifully embroidered dress stands as the signature piece for Part I. Adams' ensemble of lightweight camel colored wool…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… of cord knotting; a child's turquoise wool cape embroidered with a vine and trapunto-like grape border; and a heavy black wool with tab toggle…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"… the collection's 19th century traditional Chinese embroidered pleated skirt, and other items ranging in use from personal effects, bespoke gifts…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"1920-1930 Margery Burr's embroidered dress, Kennebunkport, ca. 1920Maine Historical Society Anne Wilson's rayon dress, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"… and plain muslins, with woven stripes, and embroidered sprigs. They feature high waists, narrow bodices, low drawstring necklines, and skirts with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"… garment is trimmed throughout with colorful hand embroidered floral sprays and a deep chenille bobble fringe edges the sleeves and basque."

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

"… fashions inspired by an eclectic mix of embroidered ethnic dress culled from regions worldwide. 'B Green Room' gown, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"Such examples include a whitework embroidered cotton dress, and a two piece muslin dress associated with Gertrude Hodgson. Most outstanding is a ca."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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