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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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Apron

Object/Artifact

Girl’s dress apron, entirely hand stitched changeable silk taffeta- green/copper. Narrow self WB with 3 rows of 1/4” black velvet ribbon banding. 2 shield-shaped pockets edged all around with 2 rows ribbon; 2 rows around flared skirt. Tan glazed cotton lining. No fasteners. 24”l x 34” w. 35.5” waistband.

G91.006

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

girl

woman

female

april

dress apron

silk

taffeta

silk taffeta

hand stitched

velvet

flared skit

cotton

glazed cotton

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