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Historical Items

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Item 9477

Summer masquerade, Squirrel Island, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1920 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print

Item 101436

Invitation to masquerade dance, Bangor, 1870

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Date: 1870-03-22 Location: Bangor Media: Ink on paper

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Item 81814

Biddeford Light Infantry Grand Masquerade Ball ticket, Biddeford, 1877

Contributed by: Maine Irish Heritage Center Date: 1877-12-24 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

Online Exhibits

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Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical

Organized by themed vignettes, Northern Threads shares stories about Maine people, while exploring how the clothing they wore reveals social, economic, and environmental histories. This re-examination of Maine Historical Society's permanent collection is an opportunity to consider the relevance of historic clothing in museums, the ebb and flow of fashion styles, and the complexities of diverse representation spanning 200 years of collecting.

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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.

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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion

During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… Houdlette, Signe Lynch, Quinton Stebbins Masquerade Ball, Fire Assocation, Hallowell, 1882Hubbard Free Library Many years ago, the fire…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"… by hotels, in fashionable changes of clothing, masquerade balls, musicales and lectures, yachting parties, horse shows, tennis tournaments, and an…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… Public Library There was one of the finest masquerade balls ever given at Bar Harbor at Mrs. P. Walley’s summer villa, on Eden Street, last…"