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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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Hat

Object/Artifact

1) Girl’s dress hat made of light pink rep smocked into a gathered center atop a pillbox form, and gathered along a softly rolled brim covered with black velvet, topped with a band of brown fur. A knot of black velvet ribbon streamers attached at the center; small cluster off silk roses at one side. White silk lining, narrow white elastic chin strap. 2) Cardboard box and lid. The lid bears a red printed label from Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart of Reading, PA. The Great Department Store. The base has a large printed paper label reading CHILDREN’S HEADWEAR.

G2013.019

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1915

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pillbox

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