Maine Memory Network

Gym class, Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1917 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Crinolette hoop skirt, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1885 Media: linen, wire

Princeton: Woods and Water Built This Town

Princeton benefited from its location on a river -- the St. Croix -- that was useful for transportation of people and lumber and for powering mills as well as on its proximity to forests.

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

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

"1880Maine Historical Society A sturdy metal half hoop bustle support is still securely sewn into the lining of a ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"… sewing machine needles, and spring steel wire for hoop skirts and bustle supports. Improved water and rail transport speeded and increased…"