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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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Object/Artifact

"1) Multicolored warp printed floral taffeta divided into 3 sections by a green and a brown satin stripe. About 4” wide.2) White silk taffeta warp printed violets on stems. About 5” wide.3) Warp printed taffeta with gold brocade foliage and lace-effect border. Edged with lace on two sides; pinked end. 6”.4) 5” silk taffeta warped printed with peonies and iris, pink satin border. 5) 6” scrap of warp printed silk taffeta, center stripe with pink flowers and black border, outer borders of black windowpane checks on silvery gray."

G2001.046.1-5

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Notion

Historic Costume

1880 - 1910

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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Fragments

Taffeta

Silk

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