Costume & Textilesca. 1989
Dress is a costume institute of Kuwaiti origin created in ca. 1989 using synthetic, silk — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | synthetic, silk |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Barbara Livesey, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 1989 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Kuwaiti culture. The estimated date range is 1984 – 1994.
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 ca. 1989.
What material is Dress made from?
Dress is crafted from synthetic, silk.
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