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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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Pattern, Clothes

Object/Artifact

heavy cardboard bodice pattern pieces marked off in graded size guidelines with perforations.Marked: RULE for _____ Madam Clark’s REFORM DRESS PATTERN Copyright 1892 by Madam Marian Clark. Reverse has hand inked signature “Mrs. E Clark” They appear hand-drawn but they are printed.a) frontb) backc) basqued) side backe) sidef) skirt, cuff, collar

G2014.14a-f

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1892

pattern

reform dress

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