Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Arcy Cary Bradford's gigot sleeve wedding dress, ca. 1829 - Page 1 of 2

"This particular dress represents the trend in its early years, before the sleeve size reached its peak."

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

"Into the 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 - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"Similar leaf motifs form a rounded puff encircling the upper sleeves of a detailed, very fine quality dress-maker made woven striped pink (now faded)…"

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

"1830Maine Historical Society Gigot sleeve dress, ca. 1834Maine Historical Society Gigot sleeve dress, ca."

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

"… crochet lace embellishing the skirt, the wide sleeve cuffs, inset waistband, and moderately pouched bodice front."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Also allowing for fuller sleeves, is a London made cream light wool cape with purple silk lining, lace shoulder frills and high lace trimmed collar."

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

"It has drop shoulders, and full "bishop" sleeves, defined here as a sleeve gathered at the bottom with a button enclosure."

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

"… are represented by a formal special occasion long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a pale blue and white scrolling design matelassé…"

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

"… day wear there is a mature lady’s long sleeved brown heavy silk dress with decorative trimmings and a knife pleated knee length skirt front; Anne…"

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

"… and widest crinolines is a boat necked short sleeved teal and pink silk plaid with a set of detachable long sleeves, fringed neck trimming, flat…"

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

"… strips across the wide neck, puff, off-shoulder sleeves and a pelerine; and the other, dating towards the end of the era, a specked beige with a…"

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

"The jacket features a Peter Pan collar, long sleeves, and five self-covered buttons down the front. The sleeves are fitted with turned-back cuffs and…"

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

"… with red piped details, pointed collar, dolman sleeves, red plastic belt, and very full ‘circle’ gored skirt with an attached heavy frilled red…"

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

"1940-1950 Trumpet sleeve dress, ca. 1946Maine Historical Society Once the war was over, pocket and pleats appeared again as fabric…"

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

"… 1894 summer wedding dress features large topped sleeves encased in semi-transparent tulle that creates a gigot-style effect."

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

"… by plain skirts, the rapid rise and fall of the sleeve, and the increased availability of silk. The American broad silk industry became firmly…"

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

"… and pale blue shot silk features cuffed pagoda sleeves and is notable, first for its very full skirt made with double box pleats on the front and…"

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 - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"Their long loose sleeves are gathered or bunched into floppy puffs at the top, hinting of sleeve interest to come."

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"The wide waistband and puff sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the fashionable metallic silver embroidery of the day, and an elaborate chenille and…"

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

"1900Maine Historical Society By about 1898, the sleeve had deflated and lost its significance. The neat sleeves on an end-of-the-decade dark green…"

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

"… the 1960s example is a synthetic double knit long sleeve purple, tan and white bold diagonal plaid with a belt and labelled "FELIX Portland."…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"… a flat fold over closure and early full headed sleeves set very high at the back; a Longfellow family spencer or short jacket; a mid-calf length…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"… and three self-covered buttons, features long sleeves with decorative cuffs, exterior pockets, and a silk lining."