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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.

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Parasol

Object/Artifact

black silk overlaid with black chiffon arranged in horizontal puffy tucks and hanging over the edge as a tucked frill; further embellished with narrow black satin ribbon frills. Lined with black silk. Black painted handle with elaborate incised designs; marquise hinge; hinged stick with black lacquered brass slider; loop handle with chiffon ruff around stick.

G2004.059

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1900

parasol

satin

silk

mourning

chiffon

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