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Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"Special Events By: Carrie Fellows Dedication of Odd Fellows Hall, Guilford, 1904 Dedication of Odd Fellows Hall, Guilford, 1904Guilford…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Historical Society collection are complimented by special interest or organizational uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Historical Society collection are complimented by special interest or organizational uniforms, such as clubs and societies; workaday…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"… through themed image galleries highlighting special topics. The portal covers the collection’s holdings from the late eighteenth century through…"

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

"Initially specializing in clothing from the early to mid-nineteenth century, the collection was added to by an extensive acquisition of late…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… it was still customary to wear long dresses for special, evening and theater occasions. Full-length Hollywood influenced gowns include a black…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 2 of 3

"… were originally sold at Felix Dress Shop, specializing in "women's wearing apparel," which operated in Portland at 16 Forest Ave for just over…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"… Company of Westbrook proliferated, producing the special twist thread in high demand for machine sewing."

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

"… all of which would have required some sort of specially shaped and structured bustle support. Numerous elaborate, heavily trimmed bustle and…"

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

"… outfits of the time are represented by a formal special occasion long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a pale blue and white…"

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

"… an investment, a best dress for Sunday, or for special occasions. Looked after, often stored away as they moved past updating, this type of garment…"

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

"… known locally as "Miss Margaret." Turner specialized in robes and elegant understated evening gowns, fitted and made for specific clients."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 2 of 4

"… example, associated with Mabel Graney, is a special occasion square neck, mushroom colored heavy rayon taffeta dress featuring machine embroidered…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… and are thus not saved, whereas the extreme and special occasion garments such as the described flared skirts, tend to survive."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… a new branch of the clothing industry, one that specialized in the design and manufacture of clothes for the young market."

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

"… into modest scale organizations, also occupy a special place in collections. A group of turn of the twentieth century couture caliber gowns from…"

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

"… upper-middle class womenswear; military uniforms; special occasion and bridal. Very few examples of work-a-day or everyday wear are represented…"

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

"… in the collection were likely conservative special occasion dresses. One, labelled "FELIX, Portland," is a green double knit with a mandarin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… Description "This gate I have designed for my own special benefit," John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper wrote on page 14 of his "Scrap…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"White was one of the first shops in Bangor to specialize in dry goods -- rather than carrying a variety of groceries and other items as well."

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"Special Events By: Carrie Fellows The Special Events Exhibit will show you celebrations and events back to 1904 up to the current day River Festival…"

Greater Portland Landmarks

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