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Item 48477

Silk parasol, ca. 1890

Silk parasol, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Silk, cotton, wood, ivory, meetal

Item 28430

Agnes G. Kerr, Portland, ca. 1911

Agnes G. Kerr, Portland, ca. 1911

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1911 Location: Portland Media: Photograph on postcard

Item 48241

Parasol fashion doll, ca. 1794

Parasol fashion doll, ca. 1794

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1794 Media: wood, silk

Online Exhibits

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Parasol fashion doll, ca. 1794

Northern Threads: Early Republic era Fashion dolls

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring Early Repulic-era (ca.1780-1820) fashion dolls.

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Governor Baxter and His Dog, ca. 1921

People, Pets & Portraits

Informal family photos often include family pets -- but formal, studio portraits and paintings also often feature one person and one pet, in formal attire and pose.

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.