Maine Memory Network

Mercy Hospital - Portland Hospitals Before Mercy

"Portland Hospitals Before Mercy Text contributions from Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Items courtesy of Maine Memory and Maine Medical Center Archive."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"School of Nursing The Hub of Activity One of the most important relationships the School of Nursing had at Mercy was with Madigan Memorial Hospital…"

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3

"School of Nursing Text contributions from Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Items courtesy of Mercy Hospital."

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"Growth & Expansion Mercy Hospital technician, Portland, ca. 1941Northern Light Mercy Hospital Mercy’s expansion allowed it to continue to be…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"Growth & Expansion Text contributions from Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Items courtesy of Mercy Hospital."

Mercy Hospital - Mercy Stories

"Mercy Stories Browse the My Maine Stories videos below to discover the incredible stories of the dedicated staff and supporters of Mercy Hospital."

Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"100 Years of Mercy Hospital Text contributed by Mercy Hospital and Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Queen's Hospital administration building…"

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"The Spanish Flu Text contributions from Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Items courtesy of Mercy Hospital and Maine Memory Network."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing Candid Photography

"School of Nursing Candid Photography Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Candid Click Image to View Full Slideshow The Mercy Hospital School of…"

Mercy Hospital - People of Mercy - Page 2 of 2

"People of Mercy X Sister Mary Michael Connelly Sister Mary Michael Connelly followed a different path to service at Mercy Hospital."

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

"… American designed, well-fitting clothing for college girls, women’s wear, and casual wear for every occasion and activity."

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… donated the ensemble to Portland's Westbrook College in 1977, along with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's wardrobe."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"Items saved from college days may find their way into this collection. The present assortment of teen or young women’s wear speaks of conservative…"

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"… century dress acquired from Westbrook College in 1993, as well as more recent individual donations."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"A large transfer from Westbrook College in 1993 more than doubled MHS' holdings, which until that time focused largely on 19th century garments."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… counter-culture garment landscape, largely on college campuses, emerged encompassing a medley of home embroidered and patched blue jeans, tie dyed…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Children's Wear

"Children's Wear View the Children's Clothing Slide Show For the second half of the 19th century children’s fashions mirrored adult styles."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"1800-1830 Gown with leaf motif, ca. 1825Maine Historical Society As of 2020, the MHS collection includes no examples of 1820s colored cotton…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"1800-1830 Lucia Wadsworth's "assembly dress," Portland, ca. 1799Maine Historical Society Slender cotton gown, Buckfield, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Mid to Late Nineteenth Century Until the development of fashion publications, people relied on letters from travelling friends, or returning…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses View the Wrappers, Tea Gowns & At Home Dresses Slide Show Wrapper is the traditional term used for the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"Mourning Clothing View the Mourning Clothing Slide Show With the growth of the middle class, the custom of wearing black during periods of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"1900-1910 Sarah E. Thomas' silk foulard dress, ca.1905Maine Historical Society Many fashionable silk dresses from this period deteriorate…"