Person/Organization: Plummer, Samuel D.
Item 5529
Nonesuch Farm crew, Scarborough, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Scarborough Media: Photographic print
Item 135808
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Location: Portland Media: Silk, leather
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.
