Keywords: Summer dress
Item 105676
Whitework summer dress, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: cotton
Item 105501
Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Media: cotton
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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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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.
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Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4
"Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This simple, plain white, unadorned organdy summer…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4
"… a simple plain white unadorned organdy summer dress with drop shoulders, bishop sleeves and closely cartridge pleated crinoline skirt would not be…"
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Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan
Stories of growing up Downeast
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Saturday Evening Dances at the Westport Town Hall
by Deborah G. Greenleaf
Fond Memories of Westport Island