Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Ladies' Third Annual Banquet, Farmington, 1893

"The cover refers to "Gentlemen's Night"--the previous two annual events had been for ladies only. This was organized by an ad hoc group of women…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1832-1904), an…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"Martin wrote, "The above Lady shows what constitutes a Society lady of the present day. The material for dress in this case is not costly but shows…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Menu.

"SEE NOTES Ladies Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Menu. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Inside of the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover.

"SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover. Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description The back…"

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"Grey Lady Uniform, Bangor, ca. 1942 Gray, red cross ladies uniformBangor Historical Society The use of rubber was also banned during war time, so as…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "Jaffery" a new novel. Publisher's promotion postcard.

"… made into twenty four movies, the most recent "Ladies in Lavender" (2004) with leading roles by Judie Dench and Maggie Smith."

Lincoln, Maine - View of Lincoln from Ballard Hill, ca. 1913

"The identity of the lady driving the car is unknown but the car may be a Maxwell. This picture postcard was taken between 1913 and 1922, before…"

Maine and the Civil War - Headstone, unknown Confederate soldier, Gray, 1979

"… soldier of the late war died 1862, Erected by the ladies of Gray." This item is in copyright. Rights and reproductions for all UPI (United Press…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… swing I ever sit in," adding, "we have had gent & Ladies swing in it from New York Indianna Massachusets & many other states & all the children in…"

Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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Historic Hallowell - Johnny Stringer ~ A Character of Industry

"He made "big ones for ladies, and little ones for babies," and many a home in Hallowell still boasts of its "Johnny Stringer chair," which is…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Green's Department Store

"… the years he added a shoe department, a ladies’ and a children’s department to the store. Mr."

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 1 of 2

"… Isle Historical Society Rena, 74-year-old lady, provided me with information about the history of laundry."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"… creating college-level courses available to young ladies. These courses were taught by the well-educated nuns from Quebec in the city, and an…"

Maine Central Institute

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… educated" and said they "could as the lady as fine as the finest," as well as "swear and be more profane than any sailer." He wrote, "Manners…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"… were perhaps worn in the relaxed privacy of a ladies sitting room when entertaining a few close friends for tea, a reciprocal activity that…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 1 of 4

"… is a reminder that, probably thanks to local sea captains, some Maine ladies received lengths of the Chinese silks made for the Western market."

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"… and 1933 also saw the founding of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Queen’s Hospital. The Auxiliary engaged in fundraising and, in its early days, did…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"The Court House was used for the ladies reception and exhibition of foods, such as butter, cheese, maple sugar and fruits."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Redmen's Hall

"Ladies Aid meeting, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society The Redmen and their sister organization, the Degree of Pocahontas, used…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"In 1907, Portland's newspaper advertised ladies long straight double-breasted silk coats with wide gathered shoulder sleeves."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… with a generous contribution of $75 from the ladies known by the imposing name, "Dixfield Universalist Circle of Industry”—later called the Ladies’…"