Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Mary King Scrimgeour (1849-1930) and Charles E. Scrimgeour (1841-1920), both natives of Ontario, Canada, moved to Lewiston in 1885, when he took a job as master mechanic at the Bates Mill.
The Scrimgeours were prominent residents of Lewiston and Mary King Scrimgeour enjoyed fashion. Among her possessions were pages of Paris fashion announcements, one of which closely resembles this dress.
The dress has a label inside the bodice that reads "Dunton, Robes, Augusta, ME." Mary Scrimgeour also owned a Paris fashion illustration that shows a dress of similar design and detail.
Other Information
- Title: Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895
- Creator: Dunton's, Augusta
- Creation Date: circa 1895
- Subject Date: circa 1895
- Town: Lewiston
- County: Androscoggin
- State: ME
- Media: Satin, lace, chiffon, cotton
- Local Code: 1996.32.3
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Scrimgeour, Mary King--Marriage
Marriage customs and rites
Wedding costume--Maine
Weddings--Equipment and supplies
Wedding clothing & dress--1890-1900
Scrimgeour, Charles E.--Marriage
Dresses--Maine
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