Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"Encrusted with turn-of-the-century details and trimmings, and probably inspired by French fashion prints, her delicate bloused-bodice peach and cream…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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

"A group of turn of the twentieth century couture caliber gowns from Lewiston; a 1930s ‘Delphic’ gown and others by Jessie Franklin Turner; and a…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Either their desk would be moved into the corner of the room and they would have to stay there for the remainder of the day, or they would have to…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"In the early part of the nineteenth century, the stone was prized for the construction of bridges and large buildings in fast-growing American cities."

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

"The sleeves are fitted with turned-back cuffs and covered buttons. The jacket is unlined and includes shoulder pads."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"The Canadians scrambled onto the trestle, never getting their feet wet. Chandler and Barnard, holding the valuable surveying gear for which they bore…"

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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