Costume & Textiles1981Dress is a costume institute of Egyptian origin created in 1981 using cotton — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | cotton |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of S. G. Mehrez, 1981 |
| Date | 1981 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Egyptian culture. The estimated date range is 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Dress?
Dress is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Dress created?
Dress dates to 1981.
What material is Dress made from?
Dress is crafted from cotton.
Is Dress in the public domain?
Dress 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