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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. 

Cabinet Card

Photograph

Side view portrait of a young woman. She wears a dress with velvet trim at collar. Two white flowers are pinned below left shoulder at top of velvet bow. Hair has curly bangs at front then pulled into a braided bun at back. There is a small bar pin at her neck. Pin has scalloped ends and appears to have a stone set in the center of each end. Small spikes protrude out from the scalloped edges. Photograph taken at Lee Art Studio Rochester NY

2025.16.360

jewelry

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Cabinet Card

1888 - 1890

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