Costume & Textilesca. 1925
Robe is a costume institute of Iraqi origin created in ca. 1925 using wool, metallic thread — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | wool, metallic thread |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Bill Barrette and Christine Lilyquist, in memory of Charles K. Wilkinson, 2005 |
| Date | ca. 1925 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iraqi culture. The estimated date range is 1920 – 1930.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Robe?
Robe is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Robe created?
Robe dates to ca. 1925.
What material is Robe made from?
Robe is crafted from wool, metallic thread.
Is Robe in the public domain?
Robe 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