Person/Organization: Cummings, Stephen
Item 6038
Dr. Stephen Cummings' snuff box, ca. 1840
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1840 Location: Portland Media: Gutta percha
Item 12840
Dr. Stephen Cummings, Portland, ca. 1830
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1830 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions
A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.
Exhibit
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.
