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. 

Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Baby's long gown of off-white cotton with back opening. Ruffle around neckline above center-front bodice panel with a vandyked machine-embroidered ruffle above a narrower, scalloped one, both sewn down at sides under narrow cotton ribbon with woven decoration. Full sleeves, gathered to armscye at top and under plain cotton tape to form ruffle at bottom. Long skirt with deep hem.

2026.16.010

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Infant

Historic Costume

Gown

Unisex

Cotton

White

1890 - 1896

19th Century

30 in

17 in around body

Griffin, Irene Drury

Help bring history to life

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