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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

Welcome to our Online Collections Database! Below you will find a searchable database showcasing images and information regarding tens of thousands of items in our online collection. Search using search terms, key words, object names, or names of historical figures to locate specific items, or, peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view.

As we continue to digitize collections at GCV&M, more objects will populate this new virtual resource. Please continue to check back, and reach out with any questions!

Questions? Contact our Curatorial Department at (585) 294-8240 or email jjohnson@gcv.org. Interested in donating an object to the collections at GCV&M? Click here to learn more. 

Cabinet Card

Photograph

Young woman with top curly hair. She wears a dark dress with beaded decoration around neck and tapering down front of bodice to bust and also small beaded decorations on the shoulder. There is also a spray of white flowers pinned at the bust. She wears an upside down rhinestone horseshoe that is attached to a small chain. (Horseshoe upside down so luck pours out over wearer). On back of card "Sophie Nies Daughter of Phil Nies "Mom's Mother's Brother Cousin" Photo done by M. Elhiney Nebraska City, NEB

2025.16.371

Cabinet Card

jewelry

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

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1870 - 1890

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