Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"… number of vests, an assortment of early 1800-1900 frock and cutaway coats, and importantly, a group of high quality mid-twentieth century suits…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"… "Co B State guard black pants blue Broad cloth frock coat & a United States cap J R Richr Capt R L Morrison Lieut." View additional information…"

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

""Betty Barclay Frock," ca. 1955Maine Historical Society From young and casual versions, to the more mature and formal, the collection's "New Look"…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… coat & sometimes dark or brown most generally cut frock coat and as a rule smokes a cigar while in the streets." He also wrote, "Mr Boynton is a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… that the band uniforms were "blue broadcloth long frock coat & pants cap about way between a navy and a fighting man pants trimmed with gold cordon…"