Person/Organization: Thornton, James Brown
Item 48410
James Brown Thornton cameo, Saco, 1849
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1849 Location: Saco Media: Shell, silver
Item 100276
Charles C. G. Thornton, Scarborough, 1863
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1863 Location: Scarborough Media: Carte de visite
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.
