Maine Memory Network

White batiste cotton dress, Brownville, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: Brownville Media: cotton

Ecru summer dress, ca. 1912

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1912 Media: linen, cotton

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.

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.

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…"

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…"

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast

Saturday Evening Dances at the Westport Town Hall
by Deborah G. Greenleaf

Fond Memories of Westport Island