Maine Memory Network

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

"White work (white embroidery on white fabric) is reminiscent of christening gowns or ceremonial items."

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses View the Wrappers, Tea Gowns & At Home Dresses Slide Show Wrapper is the traditional term used for the…"

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

"… simple, plain white, unadorned organdy summer dress with a pleated crinoline skirt includes a matching petticoat."

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

"This white evening dress reflected that fashion edict with its flat, plain front, and a skirt gathered at the back."

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

"The beige silk dress features the fashionable gigot sleeve, which are lined with a glazed brown linen. There is a frill net at the cuff."

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

"Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description After the Civil War…"

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"1880Maine Historical Society Narrative by Jacqueline Field, textile and dress historian Maine Historical Society’s Historic Dress Collection is an…"

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

"To paraphrase prominent dress historian Anne M. Buck, when surviving specimens of dress are studied in the same way as other material evidence of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Why collect historic clothing? Clothing or dress study is a new discipline."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 3 of 3

"Adams (1855-1935) reportedly embroidered the dress herself, supported by evidence the embroidery was applied after the dress’ construction."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society X Celebrating Maine Historical Society’s 200th anniversary (2022)…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"Martin worked for Thomas White from July to the end of November 1861, even though the pay was quite low."

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

"… nylon with areas of transparent burn out; and a straight white jacquard pique dress printed with a design of blobby primary colored shapes."

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

"Another white organdie, a ball dress, with short frill sleeves, boat neck, and a wide green waist sash, features a flat front skirt that spreads…"

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

"… of variously styled white muslin 'lingerie' dresses in the collection, featuring white embroidery, bands of insertion lace, and other different…"

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

"… long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a pale blue and white scrolling design matelassé synthetic; and a home sewn three quarter…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… nearest to a teen bobby sockster’s dress is a white collared blue and white cotton gingham with a full gathered skirt and stiff net petticoat…"

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

"… and piped edge front closure, a white damask dress provides a fine example of the 1840s into 1850s bodice."

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

"Two, well-worn and faded, thin cotton print dresses span the 1830s-1840s. One is a white flower sprig design with gathered horizontal strips across…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"The simple dress features a front closure with four large flat pearl buttons, waist level buckled belt, and a straight skirt with a single neat pleat…"

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

"… there is a red high waisted full length long dress with a matching two pocket blazer style jacket; and a dusty rose long dress with three button…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… with the newer, lighter style of design, an off-white ground, with dainty blue and white leafy serpentine stripes, and scattered floral sprays."

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

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

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

"1907Maine Historical Society Made of sturdy linen, a straight skirted day dress features areas of bold crochet lace embellishing the skirt, the wide…"