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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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Doll Purse

Object/Artifact

Miniature beaded reticule with remains of gold silk lining, silk tape ties. Single rose with buds on each side, beaded knob at rounded base. About 1” long! Note folded up inside. Transparent opalescent ground; transparent red and emerald green; translucent turquoise, apple green, mint green, rose, pale pink; opaque sky blue. Inked note inside: Dearest Love for Irene from Mary

G2004.025

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1835

reticule

minature

doll accessory

beaded

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