Keywords: Christening gown
Item 48486
Thomas Smith family christening dress, Portland, ca. 1737
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1737 Location: Portland Media: Linen, lace
Item 105488
White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1828 Location: Portland Media: Cotton
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Begin Again: reckoning with intolerance in Maine
BEGIN AGAIN explores Maine's historic role, going back 528 years, in crisis that brought about the pandemic, social and economic inequities, and the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
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"… embroidery on white fabric) is reminiscent of christening gowns or ceremonial items. The dress is associated with the Longfellow family of…"
