Costume & Textilesearly 20th century
Dress is a costume institute of probably Algerian origin created in early 20th century using wool, metallic — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | wool, metallic |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Hamilton King, 1956 |
| Date | early 20th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the probably Algerian culture. The estimated date range is 1900 – 1950.
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 early 20th century.
What material is Dress made from?
Dress is crafted from wool, metallic.
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