Keywords: Special occasion
Item 148523
Blue velvet opera coat, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Media: Silk, fur, beads
Item 148524
Dusty rose opera cape ca. 1895
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Media: Wool, silk, glass
Exhibit
Desserts have always been a special treat. For centuries, Mainers have enjoyed something sweet as a nice conclusion to a meal or celebrate a special occasion. But many things have changed over the years: how cooks learn to make desserts, what foods and tools were available, what was important to people.
Exhibit
St-Jean-Baptiste Day -- June 24th -- in Lewiston-Auburn was a very public display of ethnic pride for nearly a century. Since about 1830, French Canadians had used St. John the Baptist's birthdate as a demonstration of French-Canadian nationalism.
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4
"… long dresses for special, evening and theater occasions. Full-length Hollywood influenced gowns include a black chiffon with a spaghetti-strap…"
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3
"… of the time are represented by a formal special occasion long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a pale blue and white scrolling…"
Story
Father Renald Labarre: the life of a Catholic priest
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A Biddeford native provides insights on his Franco-American roots and life as a Catholic priest.
