Historic Clothing Collection

A long linen motoring duster, with an eleven button closure. Dated circa 1915.

A long ecru colored motoring coat or duster with collar. It features two patch pockets, six large flat pearl buttons, and back slung belt. Dated circa 1910.

A khaki cotton two-piece gym suit, with sailor collar top from the 1920s or 30s. Label reads "Patriot Brand/Style 2/ Size 18." The label in the matching bloomers reads "Patriot Brand/Style 1025/Size1627." Dated 1920s to 1930s.

A dark green long-sleeved wool knit sweater with a white trimmed sailor collar. A label reads "Hanold Outfitting Company. Standish, Maine." Dated circa 1915.

A green cotton V neck sleeveless athletic gym jumper, with a back button belt, and a skirt divided into pantaloons. Made for the James Bailey Company athletic goods store in Portland. Dated 1930s.

A black wool unisex swim suit, with white trim and skirted over the short legs. The style was popular with men and young adults in the 1920s. Dated circa 1920.

A green check with daisy pattern play suit or bathing suit, with narrow shoulder straps and short soft pleated skirt. A label reads "SunClothes Designed by Frances Sider." Dated 1940 to 1950.

A royal blue stretch nylon swimsuit. The label reads "Catalina California." Dated 1950s.

Two-piece chartreuse yellow or green gingham swim suit, with detachable inner support cups. Labelled "Shaplee." The matching pant includes an inner pantee style bottom. Dated 1950s.

A yellow wool knit play suit, with decorative metal hook front closure, short dolman sleeves, and a short pant effect. Label reads "Claire McCardle by Townely." Dated 1940s.

A girl's blue bib, wide leg overalls and short sleeved bolero set. Label reads "Holcombe & Rametta / Camp & School Outfitters / 576 Fifth Ave. NYC."
Dated circa 1940.

Black under-arch stretch stirrup ski pant, imported from Japan by the American Ski Corp out of Westwood, MA. Dated 1970s.

Athletic style zip front jacket, hand autographed by Portland’s Linda Lavin, the star of the 1976-1985 TV show “Alice.” Dated circa 1980.