Online Collections Database

Explore our Collections

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. 

Cap, Sleeping

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Night cap made of thin machine knit silk, stocking-cap style. Seamed; deep hem, deep blue border. The rest is gathered at top and finished with a thick tassel of fine red and blue silk thread. Varied-width bands of red, orange, blue and green, black and white.

G2010.008

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Headwear

Historic Costume

Cap

Male

Silk

Silk

Multi

circa 1850 - circa 1875

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Cap

Night

Sleeping

Machine KNit

Silk

Colorful

Stripes

tassel

Sleeping

Help bring history to life

Your tax-deductible donation helps preserve and share history, nature and art for generations to come.