Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… are made of imported, probably English, woven floral silks. Such textiles were the product of highly skilled, intensive hand labor, and an extreme…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin as zephyr, Bangor, 1866

"… of 26 girls who participated in Solon Wilder's floral concert on Monday, July 2, 1866. They sang a song that began "Pretty little zephyrs we…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… she appeared in the performance at Solon Wilders Floral Concert at Norombega Hall in Bangor on July 9, 1864."

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

"… trimmed throughout with colorful hand embroidered floral sprays and a deep chenille bobble fringe edges the sleeves and basque."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… is a slim fully lined, black and multi-colored floral print chiffon with a shoulder cape; a tubular black rayon crepe with a bright pink belt, pink…"

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

"… trimmed throughout with colorful hand-embroidered floral sprays, and chenille bobble fringe. The embroidery evokes daisies, berries, wheat…"

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

"… button trimmed front panel; a lined, orange floral nylon with areas of transparent burn out; and a straight white jacquard pique dress printed with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"… include a brown cotton calico dress with yellow floral sprigs, and another with pink roses on a brown ground."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… and net-filled V neckline, edged with silk-gilt floral trim. It includes detachable matching net sleeves, tiny taffeta ruffles on cuffs and edges…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… and white checks, overprinted with a black flock floral design. The red fine knit dolman sleeve sweater was originally worn with the skirt and the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 3 of 4

"… and white warp print dress, with red and pink floral print, pagoda sleeves, and double layered skirt; a blue, black and white stripe with double…"