Fashion History archive — Page 2

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House of Worth — Walking suit — ca. 1889: Fashion History

Explore walking suit (ca. 1889) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.

House of Worth — Walking dress — ca. 1885: Fashion History

Explore walking dress (ca. 1885) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.

House of Worth — Evening dress — ca. 1880: Fashion History

Explore evening dress (ca. 1880) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.

House of Worth — Dinner dress — 1897–1900: Fashion History

Explore dinner dress (1897–1900) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.

Sleeveless garment (1800s): Art, History and Details

Sleeveless garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Bamboo beads strung together in diamond and hexagon patterns; edges in plain weave cotton. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (laket) with Pin (Early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat (laket) with Pin at the Cleveland Museum of Art: Early 1900s, Raffia, dye, and metal. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (laket mishiing) with a pin (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat (laket mishiing) with a pin at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Raffia, metal, and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (laket) (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat (laket) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Raffia and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (laket mishiing) with Pin (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat (laket mishiing) with Pin at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Raffia, metal, and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (laket) (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat (laket) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Raffia and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Pin (ndwong angwoong) for a Hat (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Pin (ndwong angwoong) for a Hat at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Metal. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Hat (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Hat at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Raffia and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Pin for a Hat (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Pin for a Hat at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Metal. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Sumibōshi (1800–1850): Art, History and Details

Sumibōshi at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800–1850, silksatin weave; metal thread weft. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Buddhist Surplice (Kesa) (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Buddhist Surplice (Kesa) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, silk with supplementary weft, brocaded; metal thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Buddhist Vestment (Kesa) (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Buddhist Vestment (Kesa) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, silk with supplementary weft, brocaded; metal thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Buddhist Surplice (Kesa) (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Buddhist Surplice (Kesa) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, silk with supplementary weft, brocaded; metal thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Man's surcoat (khalat) (late 1800s): Art, History and Details

Man's surcoat (khalat) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Silk: embroidery, cross-stitch. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Headdress (1800s): Art, History and Details

Headdress at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Linen, shells, glass beads, metal coins. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Woman's cloak (chyrpy) (1800s): Art, History and Details

Woman's cloak (chyrpy) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Cotton; silk: embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Garment (c. 1890s): Art, History and Details

Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, Silk, mirrored glass. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Cap (1800s): Art, History and Details

Cap at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Velvet embroidered with gilt-silver–wrapped silk thread (zari); silk: lining; rubies, pearls, and spinels. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Coat (early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Coat at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, wool: embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Headcloth (Yakan seputangan) (c. early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Headcloth (Yakan seputangan) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. early 1900s, plain weave with paired weft: cotton; supplementary weft: silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) (1850–1910): Art, History and Details

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1850–1910, Satin weave silk; silk embroidery; paper edging on neck and sleeves. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) (1700s): Art, History and Details

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1700s, Satin weave silk; silk embroidery; paper edging on neck and sleeves. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Royal Ceremonial Costume and Accessories (late 1800s-early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Royal Ceremonial Costume and Accessories at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s-early 1900s, gilded paper, wire, black silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Inner Coat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Inner Coat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, silk: dyed blue, black, and white; gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Overcoat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Overcoat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, silk: dyed red, black, and white; gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Skirt for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Skirt for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, red and black silk, gauze weave, with white silk satin waistband and ties. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history

Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal r

Crown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Crown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, gilded paper, metal wire, and black silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Jade String Pendant for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Jade String Pendant for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, Silk: gauze weave and plain weave; jade and beads (2 sizes). Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history

Jade String Pendant (right) for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Jade String Pendant (right) for the Royal Ceremonial Costume at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, Blue silk, gauze weave and plain weave; jade and beads (2 sizes). Explore the work's context, creator attribution and colle

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) (late 1800s): Art, History and Details

Bridal Robe (Hwarot) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Silk: satin weave; embroidery; paper edging on neck and sleeves. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

House of Worth — Mantle — early 1890s: Fashion History

Explore mantle (early 1890s) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.

Ornament from a Garment (400s–600s CE): Art, History and Details

Ornament from a Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 400s–600s CE, Linen, undyed; wool, dyed; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Alb (Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Lace Flounce: 1700s): Art, History and Details

Alb at the Cleveland Museum of Art: Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Lace Flounce: 1700s, Plain weave linen embroidered in gold and silver; linen bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre a Reseau). Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collec

Wine bearers in landscape, from a robe (1525–50): Art, History and Details

Wine bearers in landscape, from a robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1525–50, Silk: lampas. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.

Loin Cloth "Pha nung" or Cloth for Wrapped Garment (late 1800s-early 1900s): Art, History and Details

Loin Cloth "Pha nung" or Cloth for Wrapped Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s-early 1900s, tabby weave, mordant resist and batik; cotton. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.