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Person/Organization: Young, John

Historical Items

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Item 35011

John and Sarah Williams Young, Hallowell, ca. 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1864 Location: Hallowell Media: Ambrotype

Item 135927

Appendix to the American Agent’s Memorial, Treaty of Ghent, 1817

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1695–1817 Location: Boston Media: Ink on Paper

Item 122817

Plymouth Company Records, box 2/13, ca. 1761

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1761 Location: Boothbay; Damariscotta; Dresden; Georgetown; Marshfield; Pemaquid Media: Ink on Paper

Online Exhibits

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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.