Costume & Textilesca. 1844Veil is a costume institute of probably Indian origin created in ca. 1844 using [no medium available] — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | [no medium available] |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Katharine Starr MacDowell, 1940 |
| Date | ca. 1844 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the probably Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1839 – 1849.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Veil?
Veil is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Veil created?
Veil dates to ca. 1844.
What material is Veil made from?
Veil is crafted from [no medium available].
Is Veil in the public domain?
Veil is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026