Online Collections Database

Explore our Collections

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. 

Apron

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched infant’s bib or apron, semicircular shape sweeps around back to button on shoulder with pearl button. Edges finished with narrow Ayreshire edging. Small triangular piece attached along its long edge inside center front neckline.

G2003.155

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1875

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

apron

bib

infant

baby

pearl button

pearl

Ayreshire

Help bring history to life

Your tax-deductible donation helps preserve and share history, nature and art for generations to come.