Maine Memory Network

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

"… and preserved, silk garments are more prevalent in the collection. Gold damask dress, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society Silk was imported from…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Russell B. Shepherd Fenian Brotherhood Fenian uniform John Lynde Jim Ham Bill Stevens Dr. Calvin Seavey Cornelius Sullivan P."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… skirts or bustles dominated women's outerwear in the earlier part of this period. Examples of mantles (jackets) designed to accomodate a bustle…"

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

"… sleeved with a delicate bodice motif embroidered in tiny pearls and beads; and a purple chiffon chemise with a hemline of velveteen handkerchief…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"This is certainly true of this section,1970-1980, which is still at an early stage of development. In due course items from this period will start to…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Fabric Adaptive Reuse

"… View the Fabric Adaptive Reuse Slide Show In the past, when silk textiles were so expensive and new dresses required many yards of fabric, women…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"… dress features large topped sleeves encased in semi-transparent tulle that creates a gigot-style effect."

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

"In the late 1880s, the bustle simplified in shape and disappeared by 1890. As fashions moved towards the next century, skirts lost the over layers…"

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

"The traditional, worn in 1968, is a long formal bridesmaid dress of lemon nylon taffeta, with a nylon chiffon overdress, high round neck, long…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"… social echelons felt pressured to participate in excessive mourning, although such indulgence was often seen as conspicuous consumption."

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"… pleated skirt, and other items ranging in use from personal effects, bespoke gifts, and those likely intended for the Chinese tourism market. Most…"

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

"… 1830s, the style's sleeves gradually increased in size. The dress was hand sewn, with its scalloped edges attached as a separate piece."

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

"… to their daughter Mary (Rines) Thompson's wedding in 1941. Fair Labor Standard coat, ca. 1938Maine Historical Society Rounding out the era, a…"

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

"… and unmistakably "New Look" inspired examples in the collection. A tiny black and white check rustling nylon seersucker dress, with red piped…"

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

"Near the end of her career in the 1960s and 1970s, Chanel earned acclaim with her beautiful braid trimmed jacket suits. Metallic lurex gown, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"… heavily embellished skirts and sleeves seen in fashion plates of the 1820s. Along this vein, however, there is a fine white satin gown with an…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"… collection includes a group of early 1900s gowns in very good condition, among them Sarah E. Thomas’ brown printed silk, shown at the left."

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

"For the same reason - room to move - but in this case to work, the straight skirt on a plain khaki cotton household maid’s dress features side seam…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… and variety of long 1930s dresses preserved in the collection are a reminder that it was still customary to wear long dresses for special, evening…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 1 of 3

"… and gather detailing, and the fuller skirts, that in combination with the return of the natural waist placed new emphasis on small waists and made…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"In another example, bands of sophisticated braid and fringe running from the shoulders of the bodice to center waist contrive a pelerine effect on a…"

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 - 1850-1870 - Page 3 of 4

"… cartridge pleated with a bodice and decorative pattern of buttons very similar to an example illustrated in the June 1858 Peterson’s Magazine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"… example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised more sheep."