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Children's Wear

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Preble family infant shirt, Bangor, ca. 1892

Preble family infant shirt, Bangor, ca. 1892

Item 105805 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Child's red printed cotton dress, ca. 1843

Child's red printed cotton dress, ca. 1843

Item 105806 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Elizabeth King Perkins' childhood tunic, New Portland, ca. 1925

Elizabeth King Perkins' childhood tunic, New Portland, ca. 1925

Item 105967 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Infant's crepe silk saque, ca. 1905

Infant's crepe silk saque, ca. 1905

Item 105807 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Child's snowsuit with tie on cap, ca. 1950

Child's snowsuit with tie on cap, ca. 1950

Item 105812 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Child's coat dress

Child's coat dress

Item 105978 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Child's Smock

Child's Smock

Item 105981 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Dress

Dress

Item 105985 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Minnie Babbitt's childhood dress, ca. 1872

Minnie Babbitt's childhood dress, ca. 1872

Item 105982 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Child's changable silk coat with tassels, ca. 1860

Child's changable silk coat with tassels, ca. 1860

Item 105984 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Child'sy gray and white striped dress, ca. 1875

Child'sy gray and white striped dress, ca. 1875

Item 105983 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Child's dress with velor squares, ca. 1895

Child's dress with velor squares, ca. 1895

Item 105975 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Young adult's plaid taffeta dress, ca. 1855

Young adult's plaid taffeta dress, ca. 1855

Item 105976 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Adolescent dress worn by Pamelia Emery, ca. 1845

Adolescent dress worn by Pamelia Emery, ca. 1845

Item 105986 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Embellished wool cape, ca. 1865

Embellished wool cape, ca. 1865

Item 105974 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Leather patchwork mini skirt, ca. 1970

Leather patchwork mini skirt, ca. 1970

Item 105808 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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High waisted printed mini dress, ca. 1970

High waisted printed mini dress, ca. 1970

Item 105809 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Henry Howe Richards outfit, Gardiner, ca. 1885

Henry Howe Richards outfit, Gardiner, ca. 1885

Item 48247 info
Maine Historical Society

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


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Fred E. Eastman's childhood suit, ca. 1875

Fred E. Eastman's childhood suit, ca. 1875

Item 105810 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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Boy's military style, kilt-inspired suit, ca. 1890

Boy's military style, kilt-inspired suit, ca. 1890

Item 105811 info
Maine Historical Society

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.


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