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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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Mask

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Matching mask made of plaid taffeta. The dress this matches is in collections, and this mask is made from the dress. Made with store-bought cotton canvas mask base, and hand-stitched silk taffeta.

G2018.05.2

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Female

Taffeta

Red

Green

1930 - 1933

7 in

3/4 in

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