Maine Memory Network

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

"… machine stitched, the details on the bodice were worked by hand. The dress dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style."

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"As work continues in the overall collection, additional themed image galleries shall be added to this site, in hopes of exploring the collection's…"

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

"By this time, more women now worked outside the home. Positions such as store clerks, telephonists, office clerks, secretaries, and typists were…"

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

"This legislation regulated working age, minimum wage and work conditions. Coat label, ca. 1938 X"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"… of the influential French designer Paul Poiret’s work. Esther Johnston McDonald's tube skirted, black lace dinner gown features a short bodice…"

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

"Very few examples of work-a-day or everyday wear were represented, typically because such items were used, rather than saved for posterity."

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"… lining visible under the fitted jacket’s open work detailing, and full length rustling aquamarine silk petticoat seen under openwork on the…"

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

"… 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 gusset…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"… jackets, and blouses that became the norm for the working and active woman's everyday wear could be purchased ready-made."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"… of prominent mini dress designer Pierre Cardin's work. Other influential designers associated with the mini and new young ‘swinging’ fashions…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"… already had experience working for several men, and began work for O.H. Hinkley, who operated a tavern and bar that served the stage coach…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"A delicate pattern worked in small glass beads on the shoulders, round the neck, sleeve edges, and on the skirt's long straight front panel, are…"

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

"consumers began to recognize and appreciate the work of American designers such as Pauline Trigère, Claire McCardle, Galanos, Adrian and others."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"… Historical Society Rarity makes examples of old work clothes, and what they tell us, among the most valued objects in a collection."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"Plain ordinary dress and working clothes worn by the financially less well to do, scarcely survive. Well used, repaired, passed on or repurposed…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 2 of 4

"… women possessed the same legal rights as men, including the abilities to independently purchase, own, or sell land."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 2 of 5

"Both men served on multiple border commissions, and their impact was extended since each was assisted (and followed) by a son in similar official…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… students to get together to study.” The men that the library is named after are very important to the history as well. George F."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"Sending their men inside in a raging fire such as this was too risky, and that unfortunately was where the base of the fire was."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"George Davenport was one of Bath's wealthiest men. Without him, the grand Davenport Memorial and City Hall would not exist. X"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"He reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which he became a captain."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Red Men's Hall, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society Fraternal organizations such as the Redmen and the Odd Fellows appeared on…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… Swan followed the current trend of wealthy men acquiring large estates. He built a sawmill, a gristmill, a store, and an elaborate mansion for his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"… about working for Rufus Prince, a club of young men formed to discuss current events and other topics, the destructive freshet of 1846, a trip to…"