Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3

"… were originally sold at Felix Dress Shop, specializing in "women's wearing apparel," which operated in Portland at 16 Forest Ave for just over…"

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

"… Company of Westbrook proliferated, producing the special twist thread in high demand for machine sewing."

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

"… all of which would have required some sort of specially shaped and structured bustle support. Numerous elaborate, heavily trimmed bustle and…"

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

"… outfits of the time are represented by a formal special occasion long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a pale blue and white…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"… of local and touring concerts, theater and special events. Much of the original interior detail survives."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"… letter of thanks gushed that “These nurses in Special Care Units certainly exemplify the high class training they received in their student days.”…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"Kristin: Did you have any like special responsibilities with the animals? Marion: Well, I would help take them down of the pasture and take them out…"

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"… sick and check the cabins to check who needs some special attention. At night, for dinner we have huge feasts, which whoever is invited MUST bring…"

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"The Ladies Auxiliary also had a special committee for transportation, providing means for patients to travel to and from their homes to the hospital."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"Around 1861 the first two schooners specially equipped for carrying ice, were loaded in the Saco River with ice cut during the long winter and sent…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"… known locally as "Miss Margaret." Turner specialized in robes and elegant understated evening gowns, fitted and made for specific clients."

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

"… example, associated with Mabel Graney, is a special occasion square neck, mushroom colored heavy rayon taffeta dress featuring machine embroidered…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… and are thus not saved, whereas the extreme and special occasion garments such as the described flared skirts, tend to survive."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… a new branch of the clothing industry, one that specialized in the design and manufacture of clothes for the young market."

Biddeford Mills Museum

A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"… the late nineteenth century, science was not as specialized nor as exclusive as it is today. Naturalists mingled with artists and writers; the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… Acadia National Park) X Clearly, Loring had special affection for Mount Desert Island, for he spent part of most summers here for several…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment

"… for canoe outings or sport-hunting, to place special orders for items such as personalized hand-carved paddles, and occasionally, to have their…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"… 21, 1951, the Portland Press Herald published a special piece detailing the additions. One headline trumpeted the “Revolutionary Telephone System”…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"… unpublished journal, 1883-1884, Loeb Library Special Collections, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University “The United States have but this…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… in the collection were likely conservative special occasion dresses. One, labelled "FELIX, Portland," is a green double knit with a mandarin…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"There were several special events that took place in the Columbian Block. One notable event was the ball that took place in the Columbian Hall on…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"… Monument, Joseph Pepper and George Pepper deserve special mention because George's letters to his mother still exist."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"Plus, each day there is a special. There is also a lunch account to help keep track of your lunch purchases, which is around a dollar for any item."