Maine Memory Network

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

"… bodice gown with a silk chiffon neckpiece; a white figured silk dress, with a standing collar and spreading cape-like detachable collar of crochet…"

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

"… Libby's in Portland, and in small town dry-goods stores. Reasonably priced plain skirts, jackets, and blouses that became the norm for the working…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"… of threads to supply the county’s new narrow goods industry, now manufacturing decorative braids, cords, ribbons, passementerie, lace, soutache…"

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

"… with very full gigot sleeves presents a good example of day fashions straddling the 1830 to 1835 period."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century

"There is, however, a good selection illustrating, to one degree or another, the pervasive influence of French designer Dior's 1947 revolutionary "New…"

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

"… Peterson’s Magazine reported: “Velvet-figured goods will also be extensively worn next season. In solid colors the ground will be a dead, rep-like…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"… increased distribution of raw materials, finished goods—and fashion news—to remote or newly settled areas."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"… then consolidated their Maine functions as Pride Sports, Inc., to the Burnham plant. The vacated facility was sold in 2005 to the principals at…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… River would prove invaluable to the wood industry sporting many a “log drive” in its heyday. Soon Mr."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Sporting camps around Maine loved to have Fly Rod come and visit. She was great publicity! The sporting camps would give her free food and free…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… caramel it was originally before being painted white. Terry's Chevron StationPatten Free Library With the beginning of the age of automobiles…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… own children were young, he helped coach youth sports. He also visits schools and libraries and reads kids his stories."