Flag of EgyptCostume & Textilesca. 1920

Evening stole is a costume institute of Egyptian origin created in ca. 1920 using cotton, metallic — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton, metallic
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineBrooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Percy Jackson, 1943
Dateca. 1920

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Egyptian culture. The estimated date range is 1918 – 1922.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Evening stole?

Evening stole is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Evening stole created?

Evening stole dates to ca. 1920.

What material is Evening stole made from?

Evening stole is crafted from cotton, metallic.

Is Evening stole in the public domain?

Evening stole 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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