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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!

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Caps, Undersleeves, Pelerine, Chemisettes

Object/Artifact

Soft white cape with pale blue ribbons. Shirred muslin cap with pink ribbon loops and lace edged streamers. Muslin cap with blue forget me nots. Large, wide white pelerine with tabs around neckline. 2 huge undersleeves, one with fine black ribbon trim, the other with black and red rosettes. Small collar edged with black lace, with black and blue ribbon rosette and streamers. 2 simple chemisettes.

2022.35.0495

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Les Modes Parisiennes

1858 - 1860

Old Number

2009.019.39

Paper

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