Search Results

Keywords: femininity

Advanced Search

Site Pages

These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.

Site Page

Three piece rayon suit, Portland, ca. 1935

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"… twenties style disappeared, replaced by a more feminine silhouette and longer skirts. By the end of the 1920s, rayon had been improved and…"

Site Page

Jane Sanborn's blue and white check dress, ca. 1955

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… and fabric shortages of the War years, this feminine look was happily embraced by some, but a point of controversy among those who thought the…"

Site Page

Blacksmith, Islesboro, ca. 1890

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… a large panel truck, laden with dresses and other feminine wear for the ladies. (Sometimes the dress of choice would be selected, only to find the…"