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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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Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

1) Machine embroidered fine linen, double scalloped border with dots and bellflowers, satin stitched. 12.5” x 12.5” 2) Fine organdy or pina with 1.5” border of handmade tape-like lace. 12” x 12” $50-65 not included in appraisal total.

G95.125.1-2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1875

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

handkerchief

kerchief

machine embroidered

linen

scalloped

bellflower

satin stitched

organdy

pina

lace

handkerchief

kerchief

machine embroidered

linen

scalloped

bellflower

satin stitched

organdy

pina

lace

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