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Guide to the San José State University European Period Costumes Collection
MSS-2010-06-10
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Title: San José State University European Period Costumes Collection
Dates: undated
Collection number: MSS-2010-06-10
Creator:
San José State University
Collection Size:
3 boxes,
7.75 linear feet
Repository:
San José State University. Library.
San José, California 95192-0028
Abstract: The San José State University European Period Costume Collection consists of richly embroidered traditional cultural costumes
resembling peasant clothing from various European countries such as Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The accessories include large
decorative hair combs, shoes, belts, bonnets, a tambourine, and castagnettes. This collection is arranged into one series:
Series I: EUROPEAN PERIOD COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES.
Physical location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
The collection is open for research.
Copyright is assigned to the San Jose State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the
original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
San José State University European Period Costumes Collection, MSS-2010-06-10, San José State University Library Special Collections
& Archives.
Collection processed by Silke Higgins. Finding aid EAD encoded by Silke Higgins. Reviewed by Danelle Moon and Erin Louthen.
This finding aid was created as part of the Survey and Cataloging Project, a two-year San José State University Library grant
project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The project began in 2008.The Project Director
is Danelle Moon. The Project Archivist is Erin Louthen.
Scope and Content of Collection
The San José State University European Period Costume Collection consists of richly embroidered traditional cultural costumes
resembling peasant clothing from various European countries such as Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The accessories include large
decorative hair combs, shoes, belts, bonnets, a tambourine, and castagnettes.
This collection is arranged into one series: Series I: EUROPEAN PERIOD COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
San José State University -- History
Clothing and dress -- Europe
Dress accessories -- Europe
Ethnic costumes -- Europe