Keywords: 1960s fashion
Item 105473
Dior inspired prom dress, ca. 1960
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1960 Location: Portland Media: cotton, metal
Item 105809
High waisted printed mini dress, ca. 1970
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1970 Media: polyester
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Fashion for the People: Maine's Graphic Tees
From their humble beginnings as undergarments to today's fashion runways, t-shirts have evolved into universally worn wardrobe staples. Original graphic t-shirts, graphic t-shirt quilts, and photographs trace the 102-year history of the garment, demonstrating how, through the act of wearing graphic tees, people own a part of history relating to politics, social justice, economics, and commemorative events in Maine.
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Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3
"Crimplene became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashions. Two Crimplene examples in the collection were likely conservative special occasion dresses."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4
"… these developments in the late 1950s to early 1960s, the custom of girls and young women dressing or wearing hair and make-up like their mothers…"
