Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In: Adornment & Identity in Maine, 1750-1950 October 26, 2011

MHS's latest exhibit is a fascinating look at how Mainers have "dressed up" for a variety of occasions over two hundred years. Drawing from MHS's extensive collections, 'Dressing Up, Fitting In, Standing Out: Adornment & Identity in Maine, 1750-1950' features a broad selection of adornments from the MHS collection, many never before displayed, including hats, jewelry, shoes, hair combs, walking sticks, and several complete costumes. Objects are accompanied and illuminated by photographs, paintings, journal entries, and more.