Costume & Textilesmid-20th century

Cloak is a costume institute of Pakistani origin created in mid-20th century using cotton, silk, metal, glass, plastic — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumcotton, silk, metal, glass, plastic
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LinePurchase, Catharine Breyer Van Bomel Foundation Fund, 1992
Datemid-20th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Pakistani culture. The estimated date range is 1925 – 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cloak?

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

When was Cloak created?

Cloak dates to mid-20th century.

What material is Cloak made from?

Cloak is crafted from cotton, silk, metal, glass, plastic.

Is Cloak in the public domain?

Cloak 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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