Fort Kent (Me) -- Celebrations

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one long sleeve dress with one small head covering (cap called a câline), and a drawstring purse, handmade for the Fort Kent 100th Anniversary in 1969. These items are made of cotton print with small yellow flowers and orange leaves on white background. The cap, called a câline, is open on the back of the head for a woman to put her knotted hair through. The front opening has lace around and a ribbon to tie the cap under the chin and a ribbon in the...