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.
Cap
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Boy’s cap of dark blue silk velvet crown, black silk velvet brim; blue silk soutache braid trim, also silver metallic woven trim with silver metallic braid tassel. Plainwoven cotton lining. Entirely hand stitched. Jaunty, slightly crushed effect stitched into position.
G87.071
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Headwear
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Cap
Male
Blue
1835