Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Wrappers, Teagowns & At Home Dresses

"… the Wrappers, Tea Gowns & At Home Dresses Slide Show Wrapper is the traditional term used for the gowns gathered under this heading."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… displayed expert taxidermy and the latest sporting equipment from all over Maine. Phillips Historical Society Crosby was an important contributor…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

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

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"He held a chemistry show which was an original show. The performance was really popular and it often sold out. Archie N."

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

"… at the hips to drape in a cascade from the waist, showing a wine color lining. It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"The navy gaberdine suit, albeit with a skirt showing signs of later alterations or updating, reflects the popular peplum jacket style."

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

"… 1970s group is rounded out with three garments showing the influence of leading designers, and one with the designer’s label."

Bar Harbor Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"… Sites Farmington Historical Sites for Organized Sports Historic Maps Overlayed in Google Earth: A feature of GIS software is the ability to…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… Goodwin gave students a peek at the history room, showing them some of the different resources they would be using to complete their research."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"Very often, his mind was on the show or pageant he was going to perform in or direct. He was a real showman, a very good one."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"Even thought they had other sports, the winter ones came out on the top. New Sweden Athletic Club patch, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"… Goes Full Steam Ahead." Maine News, Weather, Sports Channel 6 NBC Portland | WCSH6.com | Portland, ME. Web. 6 Apr. 2010."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… survived the post-war decline, but had begun to show serious signs of deterioration, especially on the fringes."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"For Martin, dancing was sport, exercise – and a means to demonstrate proper behavior and social status."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… like the House of David team with all the players sporting long dark beards and uniforms, and the Colored Giants, an all-Negro team renowned for…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"Derby Road sported a candy and sundry shop, post office and library in one block. Across the street was a women's dress shop, operated by local…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Today, we have a wide range of sports, clubs and activities to choose from, including student council, drama club, chess club, various music clubs…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… own children were young, he helped coach youth sports. He also visits schools and libraries and reads kids his stories."

Acadian Archives

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