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. 

Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched dress and pelerine made of cotton (brown and turquoise) plaid or gingham. Dress (a) - dress with high waist, set-in waistband; bodice on bias; 2 bust darts; drapery over bust centered with a piped strip; wide shallow neckline; piped bands form faux SB seam; upper sleeve has dense, narrow pleats bound at the bottom with a popped band with a self frill; wide at elbow; tapered to a close fitted wrist with a slit; skirt made of straight panels attached in medium pleats except in back where it is tightly gathered; back opening, hooks and eye; bodice lined and hem faced with dark brown glazed plain weave cotton lining; small tuck above hem. Pelerine (b) short pelerine; dips in front and back; high round neckline; unlined; finished around bottom with self frill.

G2010.063ab

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Dress

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

Gingham

Glazed Cotton

Turquoise

Brown

1838 - 1840

American

Everyday

Help bring history to life

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