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
| Medium | cotton |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Judith A. Fleisher, 1993 |
| Date | mid-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