Maine Memory Network

Paris fashion illustration, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Lewiston Media: Ink on paper

Blue silk calash style bonnet, Alna, ca. 1835

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1835 Location: Alna Media: silk, wood, cotton

Blush pink "Harold Levine Original" dress, Scarborough, ca. 1975

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1975 Location: Scarborough Media: rayon, silk

Two piece ensemble with trim, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Media: silk, cotton

Floral maxi-dress, Kennebunk, ca. 1972

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1972 Media: cotton, plastic

Kidskin boots, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: New York Media: Leather, Mother of Pearl

Margaret Payson's Delphic-style gown, Portland, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1938 Location: Portland; New York Media: rayon, glass beads

Geoffrey Beene evening dress, Scarborough, ca. 1975

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1975 Location: Scarborough Media: wool, acetate, nylon, plastic, metal

Slender cotton gown, Buckfield, ca. 1805

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1805 Location: Buckfield Media: cotton

Iridescent shot silk crinoline dress, Farmington, ca. 1869

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1869 Location: Farmington Media: silk, cotton, baleen

Plaid silk day dress, ca. 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Media: Silk, cotton, brass, glass

Almina Deering's striped dress with velvet trim, Waterboro, ca. 1856

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1856 Location: Waterboro Media: silk, cotton

Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Media: cotton

Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Media: silk, cotton, horsehair, lace

Adekaide Elder's basque dress with layered overdress, Portland, ca. 1872

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1872 Location: Portland Media: silk, cotton, wool

Hannah P. Adams' embroidered dress, Belfast, ca. 1875

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Belfast Media: wool, silk, cotton

Ida Bowles' wedding dress, Gorham, ca. 1886

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1886 Location: Gorham; Westbrook Media: silk, cotton

Ella May Clark's three-piece dress, Yarmouth, ca. 1901

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1901 Location: Yarmouth; New Gloucester Media: wool, velvet, cotton, shell

Cotton day dress, ca. 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1903 Media: cotton, lace

Coordinating dress, belt, and scarf ensemble, Portland, ca. 1970

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1970 Location: Portland; Cape Elizabeth Media: nylon, polyester, metal

High waisted printed mini dress, ca. 1970

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1970 Media: polyester

Mary King Scrimgeour elegantly dressed for the weather, Lewiston, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Lewiston Media: cabinet card

Quilted bonnet trimmed with pink cotton, Eastport, ca. 1810

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1810 Location: Eastport Media: silk, cotton

Ladies faux flower bonnet, Bath, ca. 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Location: Bath Media: silk, cotton