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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. 

Stocking

Object/Artifact

"Pair of fine white cotton machine knit stockings, knee-high. Elaborate openwork design on front of foot and leg, halfway around sides. Square heel, under-foot seam, narrow welt with holes spelling “Paris.” Back seam winds almost completely around to the front. Lacework has decorative band across top and dainty row of hemlock trees... along side of lacework is a double row of satin stitched or brocaded border. Purchased with:2005.004.2 Pair of creamy white silk garters"

G2005.004

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Hosiery

Stockings

Scocks

Machine-Knit

Lacy

Fronts

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