Historic Clothing Collection

A new born infant's shirt, with pink satin lined lace collar. Associated with Ruth Preble, born at Bangor in 1892. Dated circa 1892.

A red printed (spotted/ polka dot) cotton tucked (pleated) dress, with wide neck, an inset waist. Dated circa 1843.

Orange bib tunic, with matching front and back, black buttonhole stitch edging, and a hand embroidered butterfly motif. Dated circa 1925.

An infant's, cream wadded crepe short sleeved coat, with 5" lace trim on the oversized mantle (cape). Possibly a for a baptism or christening. Dated circa 1905.

One-piece toddler’s snow suit, with long zips at chest and side. Includes tie on cap. Label "Tidykins made by Byrd Cloth." Dated circa 1950.

A white cotton pique child's coat dress, with red embroidered trim, and back closure with eyelets for detached (missing) buttons. Dated 1860s to 1880s.

A blue and white gingham smock, with a white collar and back closure. Dated circa 1920.

A white printed cotton child's short-sleeved dress, with a yellow flower head and small red dot design. Includes a wide neck, inset waist, tucked (pleated) skirt. Dated mid 19th century.

A red and white woven check three piece dress, with bodice, skirt and short overskirt, trimmed with narrow black velvet. Dated circa 1872.

A gray/blue changeable silk taffeta wadded coat from the Goodenow family, with an inset waist, ric-rac (zig-zag) trim on the cuffs and detached pelerine cape. Dated circa 1860.

A gray and white silk stripe child's bodice and skirt, also from the Goodenow family, with scalloped overskirt taped into a polonaise. Dated circe 1875.

A navy and red cut velvet, long sleeved, drop waist child's dress, with plain front panel and side closure. Dated circa 1890.

A long pink, black and brown plaid taffeta dress, likely for a young teenager, with pointed waist, and a fringed pelerine effect attached at the back. Dated circa 1855.

A long pale green pattern cotton dress, with a boned ruched point waist, gathered skirt, and scallop disposition print hemline. Dated 1845-1850.

A young woman's wool cloak, lined in flannel, with a cream soutache embroidered border on the collar and edges. Dated circa 1865.

Teenage girl’s multi-colored leather patchwork mini skirt. Dated 1960-1970.

Girl’s heather gray synthetic knit dress, with yellow, green, blue and orange print, a long rounded pique collar, faux closure and tie belt. Dated circa 1970.

Harry Howe Richard’s royal blue velvet frock with lace collar, edged with white grosgrain trim. Dated 1880s.

A young boy's light tan collarless suit, worn by Fred Eastman, with vest effect, a soutache scrolling on jacket peplum, and short pants. Dated circa 1875.

A young boy's military style, kilt-inspired suit. Including a navy and camel parti-colored long jacket with metal button closure, and a pleated skirt attached to a cotton bodice. Dated 1880-1895.