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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. 

Case, Needle

Object/Artifact

1) Red leatherette folder marked "Blood's Patent Helix Needles Cloth Stuck" Inside- one pocket on one side, 4 smaller ones on the other, marked with needle sizes to contain packages. 2) 2 pkgs Milward needles, and 1 RJ Roberts Patent Parabola, and odd ones. 2" x 4"

G89.031.1-2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1890

Needle

case

red

leather

needles

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