Maine Memory Network

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

"… for her brother, Henry Wadsworth, who was killed in naval action with Corsairs at Tripoli in September 1804."

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

"… dress simplified the silhouettes, as seen in a modest gold silk satin print dress with horizontally tucked sleeves and black piped detailing, and…"

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

"The skirt has a wide waistband, pleated in the center of both the front and back. It fastens with a side zipper and two hook-and-eye closures on the…"

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

"This attitude played out in the now classic movies, "The Wild One" with Marlon Brando (1953), and "Rebel Without a Cause" with James Dean (1955)."

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

"But, in some segments of the market, French design still held its old cachet. While pirating French couture designs was an old practice, in the 1950s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"Full sleeves of the same style are found in the collection's three-button black satin coat, and in a collarless red wool coat trimmed with silk cord…"

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

"1845Maine Historical Society Silk dresses in subdued colors of plain and woven patterns predominate the 1840s examples."

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

"… used for mini dresses, there are no examples in this collection nor is there representation of home-made or purchased typical mini dresses."

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 2 of 2

"Washing the clothes took two to three hours. Some women also did laundry for other people, such as neighbors and friends, to make extra money."

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

"… sleeved with a delicate bodice motif embroidered in tiny pearls and beads; and a purple chiffon chemise with a hemline of velveteen handkerchief…"

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

"This is certainly true of this section,1970-1980, which is still at an early stage of development. In due course items from this period will start to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"… 1935 that women prisoners were removed to the Women's Correctional Center in Skowhegan. Warden Joel Miller House, Main Street, Thomaston…"

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

"… dress features large topped sleeves encased in semi-transparent tulle that creates a gigot-style effect."

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

"The traditional, worn in 1968, is a long formal bridesmaid dress of lemon nylon taffeta, with a nylon chiffon overdress, high round neck, long…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"… social echelons felt pressured to participate in excessive mourning, although such indulgence was often seen as conspicuous consumption."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… closures, with a 1850s-1860s burnoose style fixed-in-place hood. A well worn men's black wool "country cape," not restricted by fashion and the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"… pleated skirt, and other items ranging in use from personal effects, bespoke gifts, and those likely intended for the Chinese tourism market. Most…"

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"… 1830s, the style's sleeves gradually increased in size. The dress was hand sewn, with its scalloped edges attached as a separate piece."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"Everyday when I drive by, there are vehicles parked in front of it. There are more differences than similarities that we found in our research."

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

"Near the end of her career in the 1960s and 1970s, Chanel earned acclaim with her beautiful braid trimmed jacket suits. Metallic lurex gown, ca."

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

"… heavily embellished skirts and sleeves seen in fashion plates of the 1820s. Along this vein, however, there is a fine white satin gown with an…"

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

"… collection includes a group of early 1900s gowns in very good condition, among them Sarah E. Thomas’ brown printed silk, shown at the left."

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

"… and variety of long 1930s dresses preserved in the collection are a reminder that it was still customary to wear long dresses for special, evening…"

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

"The in-person physical exhibition of Northern Threads Part I ran from March until July 2022. A virtual tour is hosted on this site."