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Historical Items

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Item 48477

Silk parasol, ca. 1890

Silk parasol, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Silk, cotton, wood, ivory, meetal

Item 9498

Tennis match, Squirrel Island, ca. 1905

Tennis match, Squirrel Island, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print

Item 34008

Measuring Party, Blue Hill, 1918

Measuring Party, Blue Hill, 1918

Contributed by: Blue Hill Public Library Date: 1918 Location: Blue Hill Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Parasol fashion doll, ca. 1794

Northern Threads: Early Republic era Fashion dolls

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring Early Repulic-era (ca.1780-1820) fashion dolls.

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Governor Baxter and His Dog, ca. 1921

People, Pets & Portraits

Informal family photos often include family pets -- but formal, studio portraits and paintings also often feature one person and one pet, in formal attire and pose.

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

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.