Keywords: travel accessories
Item 110562
Byron Greenough & Co. fur muff, Portland, ca. 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Location: Portland Media: fur, silk
Item 11676
Henry Knox travel kit, ca. 1790
Contributed by: The General Henry Knox Museum Date: circa 1790 Media: Wood, china, metal, glass
Exhibit
Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade
A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.
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
Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3
"An avid world traveler, perhaps Lucile Atkinson Baker (1892-1976) wore the suit on one of her many trips."
Site Page
Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4
"… Leslies Behaviour Book recommended senshaw for travel dresses. The collection’s 1850s dress of gold silk damask with an elongated leafy tree motif…"
