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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… Society Contrasting with these two luxurious and fashionable gowns, a modest small child’s dress in the collection is a rare eighteenth century…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"His interest in fashion was, in part, an effort to have the most up-to-date, and hence "proper," clothing."

Life on a Tidal River - Resources

"Fashion Baker, Patricia. Fashions of a Decade: The 1940s (Fashions of a Decade). New York: Facts on File, 1992. Print. Olian, Joanne (Ed)."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"… for the Egyptian river), and hemline palmette designs provide an example of the prevailing Egyptian design influence that stemmed from Howard…"

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

"… Martin (1823-1904) of 130 Center St., Bangor, designed and built this swing in his yard "for the comport" of his children."

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

"… was a devoted gardener, proud of his landscape designs, and the fruit trees and vegetables he grew."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"… Noted Bangor architect Benjamin Deane (1790-1867) designed the high school building, at right, which was built in 1852 on what was known as the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior plans, Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"The church, built in 1852-1853 and designed by John Towle of Boston, also was known as Central Congregational Church."

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

"… neck dress of a pale blue and white scrolling design matelassé synthetic; and a home sewn three quarter sleeve green synthetic linen-look…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… also showcases his interests in architecture and design with a section on gate designs for various uses, his ideal farm and barn structures, and a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"One is a white flower sprig design with gathered horizontal strips across the wide neck, puff, off-shoulder sleeves and a pelerine; and the other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"… about his early gardens, his lameness, his sled design, national politics, his apprenticeship to and work for Doctor Increase S."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"John D. Towle of Boston designed the Italianate structure. Martin wrote of the building of the church, "Land being high and the society being in…"

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

"… tree motif (quite distinct from imported European designs) is a reminder that, probably thanks to local sea captains, some Maine ladies received…"

Poland Spring Preservation Society

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Examples of mantles (jackets) designed to accomodate a bustle include a pale green damask edged with white rabbit fur for evening; and a velvet…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 3 of 4

"… skirt, is carried by an attached cotton bodice designed to fit over the shoulders under the teal and pink back-laced bodice."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"… has larger or smaller type and logos or other designs on it. We cannot – and do not try to – duplicate that."

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"… Historical Society For centuries, fashion designers made outfits for opera divas—on and off stage—using luxurious fabrics like trimmed fur…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"… long tasseled tabs that emphasize the vertical design. By 1920, the above ankle length, straight-skirt suits, with slightly dropped waists…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… of Annie, Junior, Elmer; landscaping and garden design, business failures and attempts to find work   Part 8, pages 534-603 I."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"Sparmakers fashioned masts, booms and yardarms. Blocks and tackle (the running rigging and gear used to work the sails of the boat) were configured…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"… were attached beneath the floor beams in a linear fashion for the entire span of 254’ between the towers."

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

"… local ladies have been meeting to create and fashion the very best ideas from their whirring sewing machines heard from within their building."