Maine Memory Network

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 - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… such as a black and brown watered silk tassel trimmed cape with a similarly trimmed shoulder cape; a wide dark brown wadded coat, with an open…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… with white rabbit fur for evening; and a velvet trimmed multicolored, striped wool, printed jacket trimmed in velvet."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"… examples include a blueish purple 1860s highly trimmed walking dress with a short basque (a fitted jacket-like bodice) and flat fronted skirt…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library, Farmington, 1903

"Notice the copper trim, eaves, downspouting, and roof finials that are still the bright copper as when they were installed."

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

"… white satin gown with an undulating bias strip trimming the lower skirt, and applied satin leaf shapes adorning puff sleeves."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"… made all kinds of different silk garments and trimmings available, and relatively affordable, including silk coats."

Historic Clothing Collection - Fabric Adaptive Reuse

"… minimum, seams were discretely let out, or new trimmings applied, but sometimes the job was much more extensive as this informative and unusual…"

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

"The wide waistband and puff sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the fashionable metallic silver embroidery of the day, and an elaborate chenille and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"… hook on the end of the pole and all the window trimmings the glass lamps on the side of the drivers seat were cut the windows were one pane of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"… Adela Adams' circa 1900 two piece has a velvet trimmed jacket styled with mild sleeve expansion, and the new plain, back pleated skirt."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 4 of 4

"The same medallions trim the fitted bodice. Taffeta and velvet bustle dress ensemble, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society A sturdy metal half hoop…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"The label reads "FELIX, Portland;" A knee-length navy blue dress made of oversized nylon seersucker, with a square neck and ruched, button trimmed…"

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

"The braid and the buttons were probably products of the new braid and trimming branch of the nascent American silk industry."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"… cloak, pink silk lined with pink silk frills trimming the hood; and a slim full length beautifully quilted grayish figured silk coat with a wide…"

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

"… features large scallop embellishment and is trimmed with ruffles along the bottom edge. The green color of the sash reflected with an encased green…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"The garment is trimmed throughout with colorful hand embroidered floral sprays and a deep chenille bobble fringe edges the sleeves and basque."

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

"… a set of detachable long sleeves, fringed neck trimming, flat skirt pleating at front and tight cartridge gathers at the back."

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

"The second dress is a brown satin, trimmed with gold metallic lace, and two long tasseled tabs that emphasize the vertical design."

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

"… gray, white and silver lurex flecked fabric is trimmed with nubby lurex flecked braid. It is designed to wear over a dress that features a cream…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… about way between a navy and a fighting man pants trimmed with gold cordon the seems The coat of arms on the front of the cap a circle with two…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"Encrusted with turn-of-the-century details and trimmings, and probably inspired by French fashion prints, her delicate bloused-bodice peach and cream…"

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

"… flared hem skirt, and short sleeved little top trimmed with white lace. Among other representative examples there is a slim fully lined, black and…"

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

"… a plain yellow-beige, slim faile rayon mid-calf dress with brown polka-dot spotted fabric trimming, and a coordinating unlined jacket and scarf."