Person/Organization: Todd, James
Item 18849
Contributed by: An individual through Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1825 Location: Portland Media: Wood, silvered glass
Item 48254
Deborah Thaxter wedding shoes, 1772
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1772
Media: Leather
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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.