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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 - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"… Society Although Crimplene and other firm knit fabrics were was extensively used for mini dresses, there are no examples in this collection nor is…"

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

"The fabric is also reminiscent of influential Italian designer Emilio Pucci, whose name is synonymous with colorful, dramatic prints."

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

"… of a fun lime green very 'sixties' daisy printed fabric. Bridesmaid dress, ca. 1969Maine Historical Society Nylon chiffon bridesmaid…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"… because the linings supporting the delicate fabrics fell apart. Linings were often made of less costly weighted silk."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"… a statuesque gown of heavy cream satin, a similar fabric to the Haskell Silk Company wedding satin. Aside from wedding dresses, a bodice with a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"Following the austerity and fabric shortages of the War years, this feminine look was happily embraced by some, but a point of controversy among…"

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

"Made in various fabrications, chiefly double knits, washable drip-dryable Crimplene was popular for men’s shirts and jackets, women’s wear, and was…"

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

"… Detail of McGuire wedding dress X Gold printed satin dress, Portland, ca. 1907Maine Historical Society Made of sturdy linen, a straight…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"… age of cotton industry growth, attractive 1840s printed cottons were affordable and readily available, yet they are scarcely in evidence in this…"

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

"… cage crinolines include: a green and white warp print dress, with red and pink floral print, pagoda sleeves, and double layered skirt; a blue…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"… and probably inspired by French fashion prints, her delicate bloused-bodice peach and cream leafy print voile dress is labelled "Dunton Robes of…"

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

"… gray/green rayon crepe, with small yellow printed flowers, capped sleeves, and a high waist with ties to the back."

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"… Museum, 1987) records, in about 1800, transfer printed depictions of Portland’s Hannah Robinson and her daughters wearing high waist dresses…"

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

"… 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 - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… and a velvet trimmed multicolored, striped wool, printed jacket trimmed in velvet. More elaborate examples include a rich brown and gold jacquard…"

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

"… plaid cotton searsucker maxi skirt, and a white cotton pique skirt printed with an stylized design of navy, red, and green large bold poppies."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"By mid-century popular print media offered a regular flow of fashion news and commentary. Godey's Ladies Magazine, founded in 1830, was the most…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… little dress is made of a coarse cotton, block printed with a brown background, with a red (madder) and blue (indigo) floral pattern."

Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"The Cotton Mill made jeans, sheeting, coat lining, and prints. At its height in 1866, there were two hundred people working at the mill at one time."

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

"… areas of the fashion industry, such as the "no fabric on fabric" rule as well as the banning of pockets and cuffs."

Penobscot Marine Museum

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