Keywords: ball gown
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2
"Her satin ball gown features the almost natural level waist of the 1820s. The wide waistband and puff sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the fashionable…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3
"Two gowns are made of imported, probably English, woven floral silks. Such textiles were the product of highly skilled, intensive hand labor, and an…"
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Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen
"J: Where did you get your beautiful gown for the ball? S: Well, Peacock’s bought my dress and my shoes and had my hair done."
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Guilford, Maine - Special Events
"… and a large gathering of ladies in evening gowns and their escorts provided a scene of beauty to the audience seated in the balcony."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3
"… in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis, ball games, and bicycling contributed to demand for, and development of, appropriate, comfortable work…"
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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…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview
"Site Overview Madam de St. Felix ball dress, ca. 1820Maine Historical Society This collection portal consists of introduction narratives…"
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"… worn during theatrical performances, masquerade balls, or during Halloween. Historically, people used the phrase fancy dress to describe costumes…"