Weddings and Accoutrements


Alice Witham wedding hat, Scarborough, 1892

Alice Witham wedding hat, Scarborough, 1892
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Maine Historical Society

Weddings call for finery. Regardless of their economic circumstances, the bride and groom wear special clothing – perhaps something elegant designed for the occasion, or perhaps the best in their closets, cleaned and neatly pressed.

Even if they don relatively ordinary dress-up clothes, many couples enhance their outfits with special jewelry or other accoutrements.

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