Flag of IranCostume & Textiles19th century

Slippers is a costume institute of Iranian origin created in 19th century using leather, iron — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumleather, iron
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of International Business Machines Corporation, 1960
Date19th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Iranian culture. The estimated date range is 1800 – 1899.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Slippers?

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

When was Slippers created?

Slippers dates to 19th century.

What material is Slippers made from?

Slippers is crafted from leather, iron.

Is Slippers in the public domain?

Slippers 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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