Shawl
Flag of MoroccoCostume & Textilesca. 1866

Shawl is a costume institute of possibly Moroccan origin created in ca. 1866 using wool, metallic — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWool, metallic
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineBrooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Edward Haynes, 1950
Dateca. 1866

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the possibly Moroccan culture. The estimated date range is 1864 – 1868.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Shawl?

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

When was Shawl created?

Shawl dates to ca. 1866.

What material is Shawl made from?

Shawl is crafted from wool, metallic.

Is Shawl in the public domain?

Shawl is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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