Maine Memory Network

Victorian-era cotton dress, ca. 1855

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1855 Media: cotton

Cotton day dress, ca. 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1903 Media: cotton, lace

Northern Threads: Mourning Fashions

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and fashions.

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.