Costume & Textilesmid-20th century

Dress is a costume institute of Middle Eastern (Palestinian) origin created in mid-20th century using cotton — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumcotton
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Judith A. Fleisher, 1993
Datemid-20th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Middle Eastern (Palestinian) culture. The estimated date range is 1925 – 1975.

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 mid-20th century.

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

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