Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"Snell, he wrote, was his family's physician, delivered all six of the Martin children, and treated Clara Martin through several serious illnesses."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… and gardening, education, business, inventions, family life, neighborhoods, and almost all other aspects of 19th century in the Bangor area."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… time to attend school, also washed & done up the family clothing. Her younger brother often came to my chamber to see me draw & paint the Iron…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"The first would be a history of his family, sprinkled with his "own editorials" from time to time. He wanted his children to know how the "pioneers"…"

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

"… and Maine State Museum The growing Raynes family and John Martin moved several times to locations in Brewer and Hampden, and finally to Bangor…"

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

"But that family security did not last, either. Adams was charged with brutally murdering his wife on May 12, 1815."

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"Martin's writings then passed into the family of Rebecca Raynes Stevens' brother-in-law, Isaac Stevens, eventually ending up with his granddaughter…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 3 of 3

"Families brought their lunch, and for supper they would snake at the food booths. Still today, Dot goes to the Northern Maine Fair to watch the races."

Hiram Historical Society

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"In 1863, 269 families were supported. In 1864, 263 families were supported. Lastly, in 1865, 221 families were supported."

Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear

"Children's Wear View the Children's Clothing Slide Show For the second half of the 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles."

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

"1800-1830 Gown with leaf motif, ca. 1825Maine Historical Society As of 2020, the MHS collection includes no examples of 1820s colored cotton…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Mid to Late Nineteenth Century Until the development of fashion publications, people relied on letters from travelling friends, or returning…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"Mourning Clothing View the Mourning Clothing Slide Show With the growth of the middle class, the custom of wearing black during periods of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century

"Mid Twentieth Century Nylon dress with red accents, ca. 1955Maine Historical Society There is little in the collection to tell of the War…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"1900-1910 Sarah E. Thomas' silk foulard dress, ca.1905Maine Historical Society Many fashionable silk dresses from this period deteriorate…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 3 of 3

"1900-1910 Margaret A. McGuire's wedding dress, Portland, 1909Maine Historical Society Detail of McGuire wedding dress X Gold…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"1900-1910 Ella May Clark's three-piece dress, Yarmouth, ca. 1901Maine Historical Society Of early 1900s contrasting fashions, one was defined…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 2 of 3

"Eighteenth Century Bright pink petticoat, ca. 1780Maine Historical Society A quilted petticoat of bright pink calamanco (polished wool) with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"Eighteenth Century During this period male dress also underwent change. A combination of the eighteenth century English taste for clothes suited to…"

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 - Themed Image Galleries

"Themed Image Galleries Queen City Flying Club Jacket, ca. 1930 Organizational Uniforms Image GalleryMaine Historical Society The greater part…"

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

"1910-1920 Ester McDonald's dinner dress, ca. 1910Maine Historical Society Two lace dresses, one black and one white, provide further examples…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"1910-1920 Haskell silk wedding dress, Westbrook, ca. 1912Maine Historical Society Post 1910, further simplification was influenced by the…"