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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. 

Kerchief

Object/Artifact

Twilled fine cotton; roller or plate printed with red and black floral design border with tiny dots, fern leaves, circles-squares; tiny elipses in field; tiny hand stitched hems 20.5” long; selv to slev 22.”

G88.180

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Neutral

Handkerchief

Kerchief

twilled cotton

roller printed

plate printed

floral

fen

elipses

hand stitched

Handkerchief

Kerchief

twilled cotton

roller printed

plate printed

floral

fen

elipses

hand stitched

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