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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.

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!

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Scarf

Object/Artifact

Ivory silk satin stitched floral motifs at each end. 10 rows of knotted double strands 2 ply silk thread-- finely (1.5”) over fringe [??] length 10” Sides hemmed with running stitch. 9” x 62” minus fringe.

G88.231

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1850

scarf

crepe

embroidery

fringe

Chinese

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