Flag of IranCostume & Textiles19th century–20th century

Textile is a costume institute of Iranian origin created in 19th century–20th century using cotton — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumcotton
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Van S. Merle-Smith, 1953
Date19th century–20th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Iranian culture. The estimated date range is 1800 – 1953.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Textile?

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

When was Textile created?

Textile dates to 19th century–20th century.

What material is Textile made from?

Textile is crafted from cotton.

Is Textile in the public domain?

Textile 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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