Explore our Collections
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!
Questions? Contact our Curatorial Department at (585) 294-8240 or email jjohnson@gcv.org. Interested in donating an object to the collections at GCV&M? Click here to learn more.
Shirt Front
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched shirt front and back of coarse white cotton. Front opening with 6 small turned bone buttons; 2” bands of narrow vertical tucks facing CF on either side. Back is gathered into neck; neck gussets. Self collar. Front and back sections joined below bust by a self band. It flares out and fits around a very large chest (does not conform to a female form
G2003.159
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820 - 1840
User Age: Adult Gender: Male
American
hand stitched
cotton
neck gussets
accessory
pleated
pleats
Everyday