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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. 

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Image of a family. Man is seated and wears a suit. A watch chain can be seen hanging from his waistcoat. The woman wears a dark dress with a silk insert. She wears a bar pin at her neck. It appears to be a center stone and two diamond shape metal end pieces. The little girl also wears a dark dress and has a pin on front of dress. It appears to be a flower with two smaller flowers on each side. The little boy wears a skirt, shirt with wide white collar and bow tie and jacket. Photo by Hartley's Chicago IL

2025.16.418

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jewelry

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

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1876 - 1887

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