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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.

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Invitation

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Calico Ball invitation printed on calico fabric - cream ground with deep red diamond motif repeated. Stamped/printed with information: "Leap-Year Calico Party The Company of Yourself and Gentleman is Requested at 'The Armory' Penn Yan, N.Y. Wednesday Evening, May 17th, 1876, At Eight o'clock, Sharp Committee of Arrangements. Mrs. H. Bower, Miss Lou Wagener, Mrs. O.B. Wood, Mrs. H. Strong Invitation Committee Mrs. L. P. Wagener, Miss Lillian Parks, Mrs. C.M.Page, Mrs. Geo. Hanford Reception Committee Mrs. F. Watkins, Mrs. Ralph T. Wood, Mrs. A. C. Shearman. Spectators, 50 cts. Bill $1.00" No stains, tears, or rips.

2025.08.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Invitation

Printed

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