Boy's Vest (c. 1880): Art, History and Details
Boy's Vest at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1880, beadwork. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fashion History
Fashion, textiles and dress history documented by open museum collections.
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A Child’s Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions and a Child's Pants (700s): Art, History and Details
A Child’s Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions and a Child's Pants at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 700s, silk; weft-faced compound twill, samit. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
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.
House of Worth — Ball gown — 1900: Fashion History
Explore ball gown (1900) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
Cuff (late 1800s): Art, History and Details
Cuff at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Velvet, satin, glass beads. 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.
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.
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.
Base for a sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti) (c 1800s): Art, History and Details
Base for a sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c 1800s, Wood. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
House of Worth — Court presentation dress — ca. 1885: Fashion History
Explore court presentation dress (ca. 1885) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Evening coat — 1901: Fashion History
Explore evening coat (1901) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
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
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.
Uncut Robe (c. 1890s): Art, History and Details
Uncut Robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, Silk, embroidered; gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Man's Garment (possibly early 1900s): Art, History and Details
Man's Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: possibly early 1900s, Raffia palm fiber (Raphia ruffia or R. vinifera) and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Labyrinth Mola Panel (before 1960): Art, History and Details
Labyrinth Mola Panel at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1960, Cotton; reverse appliqué, appliqué. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
House of Worth — Evening mantle — ca. 1887: Fashion History
Explore evening mantle (ca. 1887) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Court presentation ensemble — ca. 1888: Fashion History
Explore court presentation ensemble (ca. 1888) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
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.
House of Worth — Ball gown — 1895–1900: Fashion History
Explore ball gown (1895–1900) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
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
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.
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.
Royal Belt (yet) (possibly early 1900s): Art, History and Details
Royal Belt (yet) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: possibly early 1900s, Plant fiber, rawhide or leather, glass beads, seashells, cowrie shells, cloth, and colorant. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Back Skirt/Sitting Pad (negbe) (by 1928): Art, History and Details
Back Skirt/Sitting Pad (negbe) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: by 1928, Plant fibers 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.
Scarf (early 1900s): Art, History and Details
Scarf at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Probably cotton and silver-plated copper foil. 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.
House of Worth — Afternoon dress — ca. 1872: Fashion History
Explore afternoon dress (ca. 1872) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Tea gown — 1894: Fashion History
Explore tea gown (1894) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Dress — 1888: Fashion History
Explore dress (1888) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Evening coat — ca. 1890: Fashion History
Explore evening coat (ca. 1890) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
Woman's Bridal Dress, Pleated Skirt (1800s): Art, History and Details
Woman's Bridal Dress, Pleated Skirt at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Silk, gilt-metal thread; embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
House of Worth — Evening cape — 1895: Fashion History
Explore evening cape (1895) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
House of Worth — Evening dress — 1894: Fashion History
Explore evening dress (1894) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
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.
Headdress (1900s): Art, History and Details
Headdress at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1900s, African gray parrot feathers, wood, plant fiber, probably cotton, string, and colorant. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Sandals (mitalawanda / mitawanda) or Clogs (kiatu cha mti) (c. 1800s): Art, History and Details
Sandals (mitalawanda / mitawanda) or Clogs (kiatu cha mti) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1800s, Wood and glass beads. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
House of Worth — Evening ensemble — 1893: Fashion History
Explore evening ensemble (1893) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
Fragment from Funeral Garment or Pall (before 1958): Art, History and Details
Fragment from Funeral Garment or Pall at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1958, Silk: lampas weave, brocaded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.