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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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Image of four girls (sisters?) Girl on left wears a dress with a high collar and wide ruffle that extends over the shoulders. She wears small circular pin in center of collar, below her neck. Next girl wears a dark dress with beaded fringe on the neck, shoulders and along the bustline. She wears a stickpin with a center rhinestone. Third girl wears a ligh- colored dress with high rouched collar, and small ruffle that extends over the shoulders. She wears a leaf-shaped pin at bottom of collar in center. Last girl wears dress of silk taffeta with large puff shoulders and high collar. She wears a bar pin that has a tiny chain attached at each end and a small charm on the end. She also wears a small drop bead earrings.

2025.16.405

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jewelry

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

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1888 - 1898

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