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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Sr. home, Ellsworth, 1823

"The senior Martin worked as a tailor. He married Anna Stratton in 1822 and they settled in Ellsworth."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… a native of Cromwell, England, who worked as a tailor in Ellsworth, died when his only child was 11 months old."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 3 of 3

"… quality English dark wool broadcloth, and skilled tailoring led to the rise of superior English tailored male dress."

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 1 of 3

"… example, a circa 1943 yellow square shouldered, tailored, fitted waist rayon dress with a just below knee length skirt features two small pockets…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 3 of 3

"… of mulberry colored heavy satin, with a fitted tailored front pleated skirt and no flare, a sign of the straightening silhouette."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"… pattern of black silk cord; a 1910 full length tailored four button cream cotton summer (possibly motoring) coat with blue velvet collar, lapels…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Early Twentieth Century

"… silk petticoat seen under openwork on the tailored smooth hipped skirt’s hemline flare. In 1904, Mandel's Department Store in New York advertised a…"

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

"… longer skirt, and neatly fitting hip-covering tailored jacket, with an attached short shoulder cape, a feature that lingered into the 1950s."

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

"… "in look." There were mini and maxi skirts, tailored pant suits and pants worn with any type of top."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"It is tailored for a non-specialist audience. The overview provides a contextualized history of fashion interpreted and illustrated through items…"

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

"… New York store Gimbles' 1915 catalogue, straight tailored skirts, and similarly skirted dresses, some short waisted, could probably be found ready…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Then it became Porter Tailor Shop, which was tailoring for men. Then on November 12, 1943, Mr. Bennie F. Osgood bought the location."

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 2 of 3

"… two pharmacies, two barbers, two clothiers, four tailors, six dressmakers and one shoemaker. There was a photographer’s shop, a restaurant and…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"… their newest residence hall, to be specifically tailored as a women’s community with an emphasis in physical wellness."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Pejepscot Proprietors Biographies - Page 1 of 2

"… perhaps the most humble beginnings from work as a tailor, then as a Captain in the militia. He was responsible for the upkeep of the…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… serving as their own doctors, grocers, tailors, carpenters, fishermen, entertainment, and clergy."

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"Allen Physicians & Surgeons J.P. Walton Merchant Tailor J. Knowlton & Son Dealer in Livestock Col. A. Plummer “ “ “ A."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"Young, a tailor who occupied the space for a short time. In 1890, the Postal Telegraph company moved into that place and lasted until 1928, when the…"

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

"Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868 John Martin: "Terpsichorian of the Old School" John Martin, Bangor, ca."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"Part 1, pages 000-26 Martin begin his Scrap & Sketch Book with information about the Bangor House and Franklin House, and his theme throughout much…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Intro: pages 139-194   Part 3, pages 139-194 Approximately 1840-1844 John Martin, still a teenager in the experiences he recollected, already…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Part 7, pages 114-134   Part 7, pages 114-134 Martin began this section by writing and illustrating what he calls his "Chapter on Soldiers" in…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"Intro: pages 84-107   Part 5, pages 84-107 John Martin begins this section with newspaper clippings concerning how much Republican states…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"Intro: pages 0-21   Part 1, pages 0-21 Martin began his final volume of compiled retrospective and contemporary commentary after he went to work…"