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British Museum

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Drawing and prints from the British Museum showing clothing (costume) for various countries and periods.

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New York Public Library Digital Collections

NYPL Digital Collections
Thousands of images of historical costumes / clothing.

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Costume—United States 1920s
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2023 1:55 PM
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Subjects: Arts, Music & Theatre

Tags: drama, monologues, plays, scenes, theater, theater history, theatre, theatre history