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John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), an…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… and voluminous matching cape trimmed with deep bands of cord knotting; a child's turquoise wool cape embroidered with a vine and trapunto-like…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"… frills and a skirt embellished with a wide band of the exceptional white embroidery found on some imported India cottons."

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

"… satin panels, spread over the shoulders, and bands of heavy lace trimming. The center back shoulder panels form a V above four buttons, which…"

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

"An applied wide wavy band of satin decorates the hemline. Sally Holmes was the wife of Senator John Holmes, one of Maine's first senators."

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

"… black and red to match the standing collar, and bands embellishing the asymmetrical jacket front opening."

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 - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"… triple box pleats at center back; and second, for bands of elaborate fringed and looped silk braid forming a pelerine effect on the bodice, which…"

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

"… skirt includes a V-shaped decoration, with two bands of white piping and black machine-made lace."

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

"… cuffs, and lining relieved by a horizontal band of sage green that matches the tie belt. Jessie Franklin Turner gown, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"… closely over a flat front skirt edged with a wide band of pleating. The back of the basque divides to accommodate a modest low draped bustle."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"… and sleeves are edged with a stylish detail--bands of horizontally placed stripes. In more fashionable quarters, before the new fashion blazed its…"

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

"The upper bodice features a two-inch wide band of solid diamanté beading that forms a square yoke, and becomes shoulder straps."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the 5th Regiment.” The Portland Brass Band accompanied them and crowds cheered as they marched along."

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"In his ambrotype, Charles Thompson (at left) of South Berwick proudly displays his over-the-shoulder soprano horn, a band instrument of the period."

Monson Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"… railroad accident, Chicago 1849 Bangor accident Soldiers Monument, Mount Hope Monument dedication Bangor Cornet Band Jesse Freemont candidacy"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 108-128

"Small R. W. Rollins Wheelwright & Clark Cornet Band James Dunning Dr. L. B. Morrison Augusta rally"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… In the summer of 1918, the citizens of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"with a black band and long ends to the bands. ... Their first collars were turn down all uniform but a stand up dickey came in fashion and they made…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… on Saturday, the street parade formed, led by a band of 42 pieces from Bangor with the well known leader Adelbert Wells Sprague."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"On Sunday afternoons, band concerts were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… and Maine State Museum Description Bands and supporters from Portland, Bangor, and Augusta met at the Augusta train depot on September 6…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"… the Kennebec was a throughfare for traveling bands of Indians, including the Abenaki tribe of Algonquins."