Keywords: Zylonite
Item 20158
Zylonite shirt insert, ca. 1887
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1887 Media: Cellulose nitrate plastic
Item 20156
Men's neck wear 'novelty' ad, 1887
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1887 Media: Ink on paper
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A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides
Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.
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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.
