San José State University European period costumes collection.

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San José State University European period costumes collection.

The San Jose 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, undated.

7.75 linear feet (3 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7919646

San Jose State University

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Organizational History In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established an evening school for current and prospective teachers in the city. The school became know as the Minns' Evening Normal School, named after the principal, Washington Minns. In 1862, the California State Legislature formally established Minns' school as the first California State Normal School. The school remained in San Francisco until the California State Legisla...

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In 1857 the San Francisco Board of Education established Minns' Evening Normal School for current and prospective teachers in the city. Named after its principal, George W. Minns, the institution was formally established as the first California State Normal School by the State Legislature in 1862. A decade later, the Legislature voted to move the Normal School to San José, and the school relocated to its new home on Washington Square prior to the fall term of 1872. After a fire des...

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