Costume & Textiles1920sSandals is a costume institute of Syrian origin created in 1920s using (a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | (a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Harold Koda, 2002 |
| Date | 1920s |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Syrian culture. The estimated date range is 1920 – 1929.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sandals?
Sandals is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sandals created?
Sandals dates to 1920s.
What material is Sandals made from?
Sandals is crafted from (a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl.
Is Sandals in the public domain?
Sandals 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