Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"Martin wrote, "The above Lady shows what constitutes a Society lady of the present day. The material for dress in this case is not costly but shows…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1832-1904), an…"

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"… could you ever live through the circumstances of fashion like many did during the 1940s? Fashion More examples of fashion during the '40's"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Godey's Ladies Magazine, founded in 1830, was the most widely circulated fashion magazine. Its competitor, Petersons Magazine, was founded in 1842."

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"… were perhaps worn in the relaxed privacy of a ladies sitting room when entertaining a few close friends for tea, a reciprocal activity that…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"In 1907, Portland's newspaper advertised ladies long straight double-breasted silk coats with wide gathered shoulder sleeves."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

""A Society Lady of 1889," BangorMaine Historical Society and Maine State Museum He refers to notes and sketches that helped inform his surviving…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… swing I ever sit in," adding, "we have had gent & Ladies swing in it from New York Indianna Massachusets & many other states & all the children in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… educated" and said they "could as the lady as fine as the finest," as well as "swear and be more profane than any sailer." He wrote, "Manners…"

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

"… is a reminder that, probably thanks to local sea captains, some Maine ladies received lengths of the Chinese silks made for the Western market."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"Aspiring "ladies" and "gentlemen" could refer to the many manuals and magazines available in the nineteenth century that detailed behavioral rules…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"For over 150 years, local ladies have been meeting to create and fashion the very best ideas from their whirring sewing machines heard from within…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… concerts were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe. Patrons could then indulge in a matinee or evening…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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