Maine Memory Network

Mereconege Neck, Harpswell, ca. 1780

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1760 Location: Harpswell Media: Ink on paper

Map of Harpswell, 1771

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.

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.