The Costume Institute’s collection, comprised of more than thirty-three thousand objects, represents seven centuries of clothing and fashion accessories for men, women and children, from the 15th century to the present.
Published May 7, 2024, 10:48 CEST
This luxurious silk doublet is one of only two examples of its type preserved from the… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Costume Institute Fund, in memory of Polaire Weissman, 1989
This scarf is a souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee, a celebration that commemorated the 60 years of… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of C.W. Howard, 1950
The wonder of this vest is that it identifies not only the artist, Anna Maria Garthwaite, but… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1966
In 17th century Europe, playing cards was a favorite pastime of men and women of… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the executors of the estate of Clara M. Blum in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum, 1966
Since elements of men’s clothing were often adapted to changes in size or… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest and Polaire Weissman Fund, nineteen ninety six
From July 1824 to September 1825, the French Marquis de Lafayette, last major general… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mr. Claggett Wilson, 1946
In the 18th century, formal dress was so closely associated with the French court that… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1965
This point de gaze lace (or needle lace) set is an excellent example of this type… Keep reading
Photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mable Gordon Parker, 1961
