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Beverly Conant's Girl Scout uniform, Farmington, ca. 1945

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national organizations like the Red Cross."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… societies; workaday; athletic-style sports team uniforms and school jackets; or uniforms associated with national organizations like the Red Cross."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin Jr."

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Suit with green wool jacket and vest, ca. 1925

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"… collection at Maine Historical Society, military uniforms notwithstanding. The collection includes, a number of vests, an assortment of early…"

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Leavitt family coat-dress, Eastport, ca. 1830

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

"It included garments, military uniforms and accessories, organized into themed vignettes. The in-person physical exhibition of Northern Threads Part…"

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

"… into three categories: garments, military uniforms, and accessories. The garment portion, about 3,000 pieces, encompasses clothing for people who…"

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Margaret Payson's square shouldered dress, Portland, ca. 1943

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

"… Historical Society includes World War II military uniforms, as yet it holds little in the way of civilian war-era fashions."

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Revolutionary War-era styled gown, Portland, ca. 1825

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

"… associated with specific communities, or military uniforms. In response, MHS broadened our collection vocabulary to include historic clothing…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century

"… being Korean and Vietnam War-era military uniforms, which are well represented at MHS. The acquisition of the Westbrook College Collection by Maine…"

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Taffeta and velvet bustle dress ensemble, ca. 1880

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

"… children’s and male items, including military uniforms. In 2018, support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for…"

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Queen City Flying Club jacket, Bangor, ca. 1930

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"1930 Organizational Uniforms Image GalleryMaine Historical Society The greater part of the Maine Historical Society historic costume and dress…"

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Silk dress with lace and tassel details, Bangor, ca. 1920

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

"… in southern states (originally developed for military purposes) were quickly adapted for rayon production."

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Esther McDonald's Edwardian-era evening dress, Portland, ca. 1910

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

"While at present there are no examples of such uniforms in the collection, Ruth True's afternoon suit demonstrates the influence."

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Ida M. Lane speckeled blue dress, ca. 1955

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 2 of 4

"… Society Denim jeans and more casual dress, the uniform of the emergent youth culture, became synonymous with rebellion against established culture…"

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Phebe Cole Townsend's 'electric' blue dress, Alexander, ca. 1863

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"… use, making items such as underwear and Civil War uniforms. Machine sewing became feasible due to the Northhampton, Massachusetts Nonotuck…"

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Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… Volunteer Police Force, complete with cruiser, uniforms and badges, patrolled the town. A town civic center was built in 1980, and six years later…"