Maine Memory Network

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

"Laurent’s 1970s, exotic, richly embellished fashions inspired by an eclectic mix of embroidered ethnic dress culled from regions worldwide."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"The American broad silk industry became firmly established during the 1880s. By the 1890s a profusion of colored, affordable (but not cheap)…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Beaver hats were in fashion! Trappers also trapped mink, martin, rabbits, fishers, bears, and coyotes. A few trout from Valley Brook, Strong, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"… Historical Society In this age of cotton industry growth, attractive 1840s printed cottons were affordable and readily available, yet they are…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"… the mid- 19th century there was no broad silk industry in the United States. Limited Chinese imports of that time included black dyed textured…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"… and trimming branch of the nascent American silk industry. In complete contrast, a simple plain white unadorned organdy summer dress with drop…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"… contributing to the decline of the American silk industry. Rayon was manufactured into many kinds of woven fabrics for dresses and lingerie, and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 5 of 5

"It was heated by oil and an old-fashioned wood stove despite the two fireplaces, and has 14 acres surrounding it."

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 2 of 2

"… prominent families, the five Deering sisters are fashionably dressed and artistically posed around their mother, Anna Margaret Holwell Deering."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… of course, did not limit his comments to the industry for which he worked. Passionate about dancing, he organized and participated in dances at the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… roots in which to raise their families with old-fashioned values. In 1950, Aubigne Lermond Packard wrote about her ancestral town of Thomaston in a…"

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

"… merchants, 5 ship joiners, 3 blacksmiths (who fashioned the iron fittings), 1 rigger, 1 caulker, and 1 sail manufacturer."

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 - 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 - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Outerwear 1870 to 1900 Day jacket, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Dolman sleeved mantles suitable to wear with large skirts or bustles…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 2 of 3

"1920-1930 Helen Little Hamm's drop waist dress, Kittery, ca. 1926Maine Historical Society Clothing of the early 1920s is characteristically…"

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 - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"1890-1900 Jessie Carter's wedding dress, Bath, ca. 1896Maine Historical Society Bedecked with wide satin ribbons, Myra Bradeen Philpot’s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"1890-1900 Green wool dress with red satin and black braid details, ca. 1900Maine Historical Society By about 1898, the sleeve had deflated…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Active & Casual Wear

"Active & Casual Wear View the Active & Casual Wear Slide Show The growing and changing range of outdoor and indoor activities pursued by the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"Men's Wear View the Men's Wear Slide Show This slide show features examples from the small men’s wear collection at Maine Historical Society…"

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

"1960-1970 Patterned coat and dress ensamble, ca. 1965Maine Historical Society Conservative, classic matronly dress and coat outfits of the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"