Maine Memory Network

NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters Historic Site

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Longfellow Garden Club

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Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"The dress is associated with the Longfellow family of Portland. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"… elaborate chenille and metallic silver corsage embellishes the bodice. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Arcy Cary Bradford's gigot sleeve wedding dress, ca. 1829 - Page 1 of 2

"… and their family lived in Turner, and eventually moved to Auburn. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"… length and versatility, suitable for both casual and formal occasions. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… is unlined, and includes interior tapes to keep the pleats in place. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"… is lined with mauve rayon and features scalloped interior pockets. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… joined together to create a wider sash, and features fringed ends. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"1874Walker Memorial Library After the Civil War, sewing machines reached the professional dressmaking and home sewing market. They were expensive."

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

"… with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's wardrobe. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"The inside of the bodice sleeves are also lined in horsehair. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"… the garments online, including a curated Maine Memory Network (MMN) portal with narratives authored by fashion and textile historian Jacqueline…"

Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society

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Maine Historical Society

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Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

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