Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 3 of 4

"… expansive skirt, is carried by an attached cotton bodice designed to fit over the shoulders under the teal and pink back-laced bodice."

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

"The bodice has very low set trumpet sleeves, and a wide square neckline. Its front closure buttons are all missing."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… dress with a short basque (a fitted jacket-like bodice) and flat fronted skirt flaring out at the back."

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

"Another dress with reduced bodice blousing is made of mulberry colored heavy satin, with a fitted tailored front pleated skirt and no flare, a sign…"

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

"… provides a fine example of the 1840s into 1850s bodice. Elongated, boned, and close fitting, it is perfectly smooth over the chest to waist, an…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"Made of camel colored wool, the bodice is constructed with a neat waist-level faux jacket, cream silk front insert, brown velvet standing collar…"

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

"… faded) silk dress with a spencer-like (jacket) bodice, an apron front skirt, and sets of flaring double pleats at the back."

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 - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… Society Another gown, also the subject of front bodice alteration, is made of a mid-century imported silk with the newer, lighter style of design…"

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

"… organdy dress is constructed of four pieces - bodice, overskirt, petticoat and sash. The overskirt features large scallop embellishment and is…"

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

"… lace panel covers and hangs over the entire bodice front. The tubular lace skirt is covered with a three- quarter length heavier lace overskirt…"

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

"… reform movement’s revival of the short waist bodice, tubular silhouette (last popular in the early 1800s)."

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

"… silk braid forming a pelerine effect on the bodice, which closes with matching large silk trimmed buttons."

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"The loose fronted structure and inner bodices suggest use during pregnancy. Recent scholarship points to the possibility that the most sophisticated…"

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

"The same medallions trim the fitted bodice. Taffeta and velvet bustle dress ensemble, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society A sturdy metal half hoop…"

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

"… with a vest-like six button, double breasted bodice attached to a short (albeit too long to be a mini dress) navy and lime green stripe skirt."

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

"… with a large cut velvet floral motif on the bodice and skirt. Dated about 1886, Ida M. Bowles wedding dress, a two-piece brown faille (ribbed…"

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

"… consisting of a dress, with a black rayon knit bodice attached to a black and white tweedy skirt and matching tweedy three-quarter sleeve edge to…"

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

"… features a V neck, cream satin dolman sleeve bodice, attached to a long tapering wrap around black skirt, and a heavy red rayon waist sash with an…"

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

"… wedding) dress, short sleeved with a delicate bodice motif embroidered in tiny pearls and beads; and a purple chiffon chemise with a hemline of…"

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

"They feature high waists, narrow bodices, low drawstring necklines, and skirts with gathers at center back."

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

"The jacket is unlined and includes shoulder pads. The skirt has a wide waistband, pleated in the center of both the front and back."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"… dating towards the end of the era, a specked beige with a red check oval motif, front closure, gathered skirt, inset waist and long cap sleeves."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… cape; a wide dark brown wadded coat, with an open front, gathered back waist, and voluminous matching cape trimmed with deep bands of cord…"