Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"… coats, and importantly, a group of high quality mid-twentieth century suits, which constitute a significant feature of the overall MHS collection."

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"While a modern audience might associate a suit with business, the mid-century suit, paired with a stylish hat, was a popular choice for social…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This plum-colored wool suit exemplifies the chunky…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This powder blue three-piece wool suit is…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 3 of 3

"1940-1950 Summer weight suit, ca. 1948Maine Historical Society Limited French fashion influence during the war had the effect of encouraging…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"1900Maine Historical Society Fashion moves forward into the new century with Mary Scrimgeour’s elegant black suit dress with its aquamarine silk…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"1970-1980 Pant suit by "Crazy Horse," ca.1975 Maine Historical Society As seen, sections of the collection remain to be enhanced with further…"

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

"1930-1940 Rayon Suit, ca. 1930Maine Historical Society The Great Depression changed the mood of the times, and of fashion and fabrics."

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

"… sleeves on an end-of-the-decade dark green wool suit are notable, not for size, but for small epaulettes, trimmed in black and red to match the…"

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

"The navy gaberdine suit, albeit with a skirt showing signs of later alterations or updating, reflects the popular peplum jacket style."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 1 of 3

"However, Mabel Graney's minimalist, possibly remodeled slate blue six button wedding skirt suit, with a front pleat short skirt suggests a wartime…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"… the eighteenth century English taste for clothes suited to an active country life, fine quality English dark wool broadcloth, and skilled tailoring…"

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

"… features a worn label stamped, "The Coat and Suit Industry" encircled with the words "National Recovery Board," indicating the coat was made in…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"By 1920, the above ankle length, straight-skirt suits, with slightly dropped waists advertised by stores such as New York’s Altmans would also have…"

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

"… acclaim with her beautiful braid trimmed jacket suits. Metallic lurex gown, ca. 1975Maine Historical Society Also featuring metallic lurex, a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… burst on the scene producing clothing to suit the new burgeoning youth-oriented market. Another free-flowing counter-culture garment landscape…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"A well worn men's black wool "country cape," not restricted by fashion and the survivor of long wear, features a large practical hood."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"… Post covers, featuring sporty young women and men wearing shirts. As yet, examples of practical, back pleat, "Gibson Girl" skirts and little in the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear

"Children's Wear View the Children's Clothing Slide Show For the second half of the 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"1800-1830 Gown with leaf motif, ca. 1825Maine Historical Society As of 2020, the MHS collection includes no examples of 1820s colored cotton…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"1800-1830 Lucia Wadsworth's "assembly dress," Portland, ca. 1799Maine Historical Society Slender cotton gown, Buckfield, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Mid to Late Nineteenth Century Until the development of fashion publications, people relied on letters from travelling friends, or returning…"

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 - Mourning Clothing

"Mourning Clothing View the Mourning Clothing Slide Show With the growth of the middle class, the custom of wearing black during periods of…"