Costume & Textilesfall/winter 1993–94

By Yeohlee Teng (Malaysian)

Cape is a costume institute of American origin created in fall/winter 1993–94 using silk attributed to Yeohlee Teng (Malaysian) — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumsilk
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Yeohlee Teng, 1995
Datefall/winter 1993–94

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the American culture. The estimated date range is 1993 – 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cape?

Cape is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cape created?

Cape dates to fall/winter 1993–94.

What material is Cape made from?

Cape is crafted from silk.

Is Cape in the public domain?

Cape is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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