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Historical Items

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Item 104467

Edward L. Parsons and C.W. Parsons, Portland, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Location: Portland; Portland Media: Tintype

Item 103640

O.R. Patch family, Bangor, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Location: Bangor Media: Ambrotype

Item 35158

Herring weir pound, Lubec, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1935 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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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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Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

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Eternal Images: Photographing Childhood

From the earliest days of photography doting parents from across Maine sought to capture images of their young children. The studio photographs often reflect the families' images of themselves and their status or desired status.

Site Pages

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"… red rayon waist sash with an outsize (oversized) bow and long ties at one side. A label inside the waist reads "Bonwit Teller New York…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 4 of 4

"… pink rayon taffeta cocktail dress with small bows at the waist and a balloon skirt shaped with stiff interlining and a net underskirt."

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Architecture & Landscape database - Eaton W. Tarbell

"… a larger-than-life figure, sporting a signature bow tie and a gruff manner. He was deeply committed to public service, holding the offices of…"