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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Tilson's Hat Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez TilsonThomaston Historical Society ➢ This is a recreation Henry Tilson’s possible conversation…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"He called it a silk, round topped fur hat. He also described the rest of his outfit, including where he purchased the items."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… Elmer Martin Annie Martin Hoop skirts Women's hats, boots Women drinking John thomas Thomas McAloon Nellie Chapman Cornelius Driscoll Cornelius…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… in "white waste and fashionable felt & straw hat" as depicted by John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who reflected on and…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"Around them are hat and shoe styles. John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who was interested in fashion, landscaping and…"

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Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"Their hats were yellow while some were red also with black in the middle with a number in front. Now the firemen wear jackets that are either black…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"… vest, a buff set of Nankeen pants & each a thin hat shaped ... with a black band and long ends to the bands. ..."

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

"… not very tall wears usually a low crowned straw hat drab or yellow pants & vest sometimes a black coat & sometimes dark or brown most generally cut…"

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Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"… Portrait of a young woman with a straw hat, South Berwick, ca. 1865Maine Historical Society Six examples of Samuel Carleton’s artistic…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"… with white wide-heeled shoes and a neat little hat, set at the side of the head, the suit ensemble resembles those seen in many 1930s photographs."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… the mid-century suit, paired with a stylish hat, was a popular choice for social outings and events."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"… of other items include: worsted hose (stockings), hats, caps, boots and shoes. Crops exhibited and judged, included: wheat, barley, corn and flax…"

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Historic Hallowell - Uniforms and Expenses

"In some cases, the police had hats with a badge representing their status or rank. Each of these badges stated the name, rank, and department of that…"

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Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"A hat, gloves, and a big umbrella complete the picture. Children often prompted photographers to be less formal and more creative in composing studio…"

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"… where they were greeted by Sam Webber in his top hat, and last a tour of Hallowell's Museum in the Streets annotated by another Historical…"

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Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… photographer in his fraternal garb of sash, belt, hat, and sword. The wide variety of women’s hand crafts, such as weaving, quilting, and…"

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Early Maine Photography - Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society

"Young woman in straw hat, ca. 1900Maine Historical Society The MHS Early Photograph Compiled Collections are an amalgamation of daguerreotypes…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… where Charles' father Benjamin Davenport had his hat business and home with his wife, Lucy. Charles Davenport is one of the first aldermen of the…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"… and evening dresses, coats, jackets, robes, and hats. Osgood’s did 90 percent of their buying at the Boston and New York style shows, having not…"

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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."

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"The early mailmen wore tall hats with wide bands, and as they collected letters along the way, they tucked them into those hatbands."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"All the girls were adorned in new Easter hats and pretty dresses that were beautifully puffed out with crinoline petty coats underneath; the boys…"

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Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"The truckmen will please take off their hats while reading this list.” S.S. Cumberland Freight List This is the original freight list for the…"

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Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"Good Cheer Lodge hat, Guilford, ca. 1875Guilford Historical Society FRANKLIN HOUSE, TURNER HOUSE, BRAEBURN HOTEL AND EDES BUILDING Turner…"