Keywords: Western Wear
Item 148498
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Item 148496
Hal Lone Pine on horse, ca. 1945
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1945 Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
San Life: the Western Maine Sanatorium, 1928-1929
Merle Wadleigh of Portland, who was in his mid 20s, took and saved photographs that provide a glimpse into the life of a tuberculosis patient at the Western Maine Sanatorium in Hebron in 1928-1929.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music
"… star Gene Autry, Maine musicians adopted Western wear fashion trends, including cowboy boots and hats, and “western yoke” pipe trimmed outfits."
Site Page
Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries
"… truck, laden with dresses and other feminine wear for the ladies. (Sometimes the dress of choice would be selected, only to find the belt missing…"
Story
Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society
Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer
