Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Sally Holmes of Alfred wore this evening gown in…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description A white pique printed cotton long maxi skirt with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item…"

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

"Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This stylish suit and matching cape…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description An 1867 issue of Peterson's Magazine…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description After the Civil War…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This simple, plain white, unadorned organdy summer…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"His family never saw him in any of his military uniforms, even on his wedding day, because he wanted to keep his military career separate from his…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"… example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised more sheep."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Russell B. Shepherd Fenian Brotherhood Fenian uniform John Lynde Jim Ham Bill Stevens Dr. Calvin Seavey Cornelius Sullivan P."

John Martin: Expert Observer - 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, Bangor, 1865

"At center are a captain and a private, drawn to show their uniforms. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"… book, Martin described in detail the soldier's uniform and gear. He followed the page of illustration with a "Chapter on Soldiers." View…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"This boy is one of the age 11-14 group who "were uniformed in Zouave, red, picken red caps, white waists, red cambrick pants white cotton stockings…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"… ceremonies and drew this illustration of a guard uniform, which is on page 12 of his 1864 Scrap and Sketch Book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… of his life and activities, added, "Their uniform was black broad cloth of the finest quality & their caps beaver plush their arms swords and every…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… in many men having their picture taken in uniform. The Vickery-Shettleworth Collection contains eight such images from Bangor, Bath, Harpswell…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… by displaying their new equipment and handsome uniforms. Such an event in Portland was recorded by the camera on September 30, 1846."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"To be in the G.A.R. you had to wear a uniform. The uniforms were double-breasted dark blue coats. The coats had bronze buttons and a bronze star…"

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

"Grey Lady Uniform, Bangor, ca. 1942 Gray, red cross ladies uniformBangor Historical Society The use of rubber was also banned during war time, so as…"

Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"... Their first collars were turn down all uniform but a stand up dickey came in fashion and they made their debut on them at the Town house Hampden…"