Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"She took a job on the Portland Transcript in 1855, and the next year published her first book of poetry, Forest Buds from the Woods of Maine, under…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"He arrived in Scarborough in 1944 and opened his first office in the Marshview Restaurant while it was closed for the winter, as it was the only…"

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

"The fabric is also reminiscent of influential Italian designer Emilio Pucci, whose name is synonymous with colorful, dramatic prints."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 1 of 2

"… Light and Water Company, Rumford Falls Woolen Company, Rumford Falls Realty Company, and, finally, Oxford Paper Company (which was to become a…"

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

"… wedding dress, made by the Misses Macdonough of Portland, with neatly fitted pin tucked hips, tucked sleeves and silk cord scrolling at the square…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"Several of the companies were subjected to the daguerreotype – with what success we have not learnt. Daniel Fox building, Portland, ca."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"This ambrotype of the island by the Portland photographer George M. Howe provides an excellent view of Dr."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 4 of 4

"Union, Maine: Union Publishing Company, 1998. Print. Illustrated Atlas of the Civil War. Alexandria, Va: Time-Life Books, 1996. Print."

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

"1900Maine Historical Society The 1890s are defined by plain skirts, the rapid rise and fall of the sleeve, and the increased availability of silk."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 2 of 2

"The Portland Daily Press, July 9, 1912, reported that he had attended the dedication via special rail car, returning to Portland and then to his New…"

Bridgton Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 3 of 3

"This rare glass stereo view shows Abner Lowell seated atop Mount Washington at the center of a group of visitors to the summit."

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

"… diagonal plaid with a belt and labelled "FELIX Portland." Several examples of mid 20th century fashions in the collection were originally sold at…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"Barry Thompson, the purser, presented the freight list which began with the following introduction: “We greet the people of Lubec."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"… Zilpah Wadsworth Longfellow's spencer jacket, Portland, 1827Maine Historical Society Leavitt family winter cape, Eastport, ca."

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

"Empire waist silk dress, Portland, ca. 1810Maine Historical Society Over the next years, stylistic and decorative details began to encroach on the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Although travel on the Penobscot River remained important to Hampden, an alternative means of transportation became available in 1897."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… Society Grapevine embroided cape, Portland, ca. 1840Maine Historical Society Cape with burnoose hood, ca."

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

"Thomas, Portland." Two more pouched bodice gowns, one silk and one cotton, feature the almost cape-like lace collars characteristic of the period."

Historic Hallowell - Schooners, Steamers, Ships and Tankers

"Cliff" and the "Maude M. Morey" had been towed to Portland for repair. Both boats were bought by the government, hauled into the Casco Bay, and sank…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… Helen Baker Cushman donated the ensemble to Portland's Westbrook College in 1977, along with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's…"

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

"The label reads "FELIX, Portland;" A knee-length navy blue dress made of oversized nylon seersucker, with a square neck and ruched, button trimmed…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 2 of 3

"Lucia Wadsworth's "assembly dress," Portland, ca. 1799Maine Historical Society Reflective of eighteenth-century political upheavals, social change…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"By 1825, the dress was altered and re-constructed, perhaps as a costume (known at the time as "fancy dress") in homage to the Marquis, or as an early…"