Keywords: Harpswell Neck
Item 12626
Mereconege Neck, Harpswell, ca. 1780
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1760 Location: Harpswell Media: Ink on paper
Item 11739
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1771-06-17 Location: Harpswell Media: Ink on paper
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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.
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Eternal Images: Photographing Childhood
From the earliest days of photography doting parents from across Maine sought to capture images of their young children. The studio photographs often reflect the families' images of themselves and their status or desired status.
