Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"… triple box pleats at center back; and second, for bands of elaborate fringed and looped silk braid forming a pelerine effect on the bodice, which…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… skirt includes a V-shaped decoration, with two bands of white piping and black machine-made lace."

Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"Their band, Allerton & Alton: Cumberland Ridge Runners, broadcast over radio station WLAM in Lewiston, and listeners throughout the Northeast and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"Today, the Aroostook Band of Mi’kmaqs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are federally recognized nations, and despite their continued struggle…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"The residents could not hear the fine band. “So boys, hold in while the band is in action and then let your lungs proclaim how much you have enjoyed…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… from one to another: the circus, the Cornet Band, newspaper articles about politics, a tribute to a friend who died in the Civil War, a drawing of…"

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… published sheet music, and founded the Portland Band—later called Chandler’s Band. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's flute, Portland, ca."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… on Saturday, the street parade formed, led by a band of 42 pieces from Bangor with the well known leader Adelbert Wells Sprague."

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… In the summer of 1918, the citizens of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."

Monson Historical Society

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"… the horns came from the 5th Maine Infantry band, and whistles were from the steamboat Calvin Austin."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"… cuffs, and lining relieved by a horizontal band of sage green that matches the tie belt. Jessie Franklin Turner gown, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"… closely over a flat front skirt edged with a wide band of pleating. The back of the basque divides to accommodate a modest low draped bustle."

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

"… and sleeves are edged with a stylish detail--bands of horizontally placed stripes. In more fashionable quarters, before the new fashion blazed its…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… the parade were marshalls and the Carleton Band, followed by a Knights of Pythias Battalion U.R.K.P., "Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias," a…"

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"In 1973, Carl Chase heard a steel band play while he was visiting the Caribbean. He loved the sound and brought steel drums (also known as pans) up…"

Music in Maine - Country Music

"… Mountaineers, regarded as the first country band in New England, included Black and White musicians from Yarmouth and the Portland region."

Music in Maine - Music Makers

"He played clarinet with the American Cadet Band, and violin with the American Cadet Band Orchestra. Soren Bruns' Violin, ca."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"On Sunday afternoons, band concerts were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… two day anniversary lists athletic events, band concerts, ample public feeds, a “living flag” by Lubec’s children, and a celebratory townwide…"

Maine Irish Heritage Center

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"The upper bodice features a two-inch wide band of solid diamanté beading that forms a square yoke, and becomes shoulder straps."

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"… including Schooner Fare’s Steve Romanoff and big band musician Tony Boffa. Dave Asstor Show "Regulars" Suzanne Svenson on Dave Astor…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"… time to play occasionally with the Don Doane Band, a local jazz band. Just before he passed away, Dr."