Maine Memory Network

Music in Maine - Drumsticks, 1861

"… were normally made from rosewood, and were 16 to 17 inches long. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Music in Maine - Music stores

"In 2007 long-time Bull Moose employee Chris Brown proposed that independent music stores create their own holiday, Record Store Day, which is…"

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… and the flute as a youth, and developed a life-long love of music. Sheet music Eliza Wadsworth sheet music, 1798Maine Historical Society…"

Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands

"… bands because the high pitch sound carries over long distances, even during battles. Most military companies had at least two fifes and two drum…"

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"It wasn't a long shot for me, I grew up singing along with Elvis, and our voices were similar. The first time I performed as Elvis was at a variety…"

Music in Maine - Community Music

"They offered women equal voting rights long before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. At its height in 1907, Maine had 417 Granges with…"

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

"1905 long, body-fitting dress with white crescent embroidery, a three-quarter double skirt from the hips, and long insertion lace sleeves with…"

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

"… synthetic double knit long sleeve purple, tan and white bold diagonal plaid with a belt and labelled "FELIX Portland." Several examples of mid 20th…"

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

"… nearest to a teen bobby sockster’s dress is a white collared blue and white cotton gingham with a full gathered skirt and stiff net petticoat…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"… and when glossy silk, jet jewelry, touches of white, and half mourning (lavender) were acceptable."

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…"

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

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

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

"There is a green and gold madras plaid cotton searsucker maxi skirt, and a white cotton pique skirt printed with an stylized design of navy, red, and…"

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

"A tiny black and white check rustling nylon seersucker dress, with red piped details, pointed collar, dolman sleeves, red plastic belt, and very full…"

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

"… worn with cage crinolines include: a green and white warp print dress, with red and pink floral print, pagoda sleeves, and double layered skirt; a…"

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

"… skirt, and short sleeved little top trimmed with white lace. Among other representative examples there is a slim fully lined, black and…"

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

"… its pointed waist and piped edge front closure, a white damask dress provides a fine example of the 1840s into 1850s bodice."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"… nylon with areas of transparent burn out; and a straight white jacquard pique dress printed with a design of blobby primary colored shapes."

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

"… important group of slender gowns made of simple white cottons and plain muslins, with woven stripes, and embroidered sprigs."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"… a bustle include a pale green damask edged with white rabbit fur for evening; and a velvet trimmed multicolored, striped wool, printed jacket…"

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

"… everyday dress made of narrow vertical red and white striped cotton, which may date from the late 1940s or into the early 1950s."

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

"… to edge jacket made of diamond quilted pale gray, white and silver lurex flecked fabric is trimmed with nubby lurex flecked braid."

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

"… Church, Bessie Rodis wore a wedding gown made of white rayon satin with machine lace detailing, and featuring and a striking, very wide panel of…"

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

"The first is a lavender and white striped sailor-collared cotton dress, probably worn by Mrs. Adeline (Bond) Rines or one of her sisters."