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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. 

Button

Object/Artifact

20 black glass buttons with white bottom layers (one button actually is blue) 3/8”. 12 rubber buttons with metal shanks, 3/8”; 13 rubber buttons with metal shanks, marked NR Co, Goodyear’s Pat. 1/2”.

G88.318

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Notion

1850 - 1870

glass button

rubber button

metal shank

makings

buttons

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