Works of Art (258)
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"Abandon" afternoon dress, fall/winter 1948–49, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk, cotton (C.I.58.7.8a,b) |
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Allegory of Music, 1649, Laurent de La Hyre (French), Oil on canvas (50.189) |
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Ankle-strap sandal, 1938, Designed by Salvatore Ferragamo (Italian, Leather, cork, metal (1973.282.2) |
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"Arsène Lupin" theater dress, fall/winter 1954–55, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded 1947), Wool, silk (C.I.55.29.2a,b) |
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At-home dress, ca. 1850, English, Chinese aubergine silk damask and velvet (1994.302.1) |
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Ball gown, ca. 1872, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk (C.I.46.25.1a-d) |
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Ball gown, ca. 1951, Jacques Fath (French), Black silk velvet with ivory silk satin, white mink, and gold metal trim (1984.606.3a,b) |
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Banyan, ca. 1735, English, Brown figured silk faille (1981.208.2) |
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"Bar" suit and jacket, spring/summer 1947, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk shantung (C.I.58.34.30); Skirt, executed in 1969 from a 1947 design, Reproduction of a skirt designed by Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957), Wool (C.I.69.40) |
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Bathing ensemble, ca. 1870
American, Beige-and-brown printed striped wool with brown-and-red printed wool bands with Greek-key motif (1979.346.18a,b) |
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Beach cover-up, late 1940s, Tina Leser (American), Red-and-white checked cotton (1988.402.1) |
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Beachwear (bathing suit), 1950–59, American, Wool (1996.316.2ab) |
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Beachwear (bathing suit), 1964, Rudi Gernreich (American, born Austria), Wool, elastic (1986.517.13) |
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Beachwear (bikini), 1970–71, Rudi Gernreich (American, born Austria), Wool (1996.118.4ab)
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Beachwear (Bikini), 1970s,
American or European,
Cotton (1993.517.40ab) |
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Beachwear (bikini), 1970s, French, Synthetics (1993.517.44a,b) |
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Beachwear (bikini), ca. 1940, American, Wool (2001.790.1a,b) |
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Beachwear (bikini), late 1940s–early 1950s, American, Synthetics (1985.364.12a,b) |
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"Bondage" suit, 1976, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Black cotton with metal fittings (2004.15a,b); "Bondage" pants, late 1970s, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Black cotton sateen with two-piece matching black wool over-kilt (2003.479a–c) |
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Boot, autumn/winter 1967, Designed by Pierre Cardin (French), Leather, metal (1977.25.16c,d) |
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Brassiere, 1920s, French, Silk, cotton (1977.363.18) |
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Burse, first quarter of 18th century, English, Silk, metal thread, pearls, and garnets on silk velvet (64.101.1363) |
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Bustle, ca. 1871, British, Cotton, metal (1985.27.4)
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Cape and Dress, ca. 1931, Jean Patou (French), Ivory china silk with multicolored floral print (1972.30.17a,b) |
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Cape, second half of 16th century, French, Velvet brocade with gold ground and small set pattern of geometric motifs woven in tan velvet of cut pile (06.941) |
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"Chérie" dinner dress, spring/summer 1947, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.48.13a,b) |
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Child's booties, 1876–77, Possibly English, Leather, silk, glass (C.I.40.68.9a,b) |
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Child's coat, 19th–20th century,
India (Amritsar), Wool (1983.494.10) |
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"Claro" ensemble, fall/winter 1957–58, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool (C.I.65.14.18a-c) |
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Coat, ca. 1919, Paul Poiret (French), Black silk and wool blend with white leather appliqués and white fur trim (C.I.61.40.4) |
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Coat, early 1990s, Yohji Yamamoto (Japanese), Black felted wool with gold metallic handpainted surface decoration and brass plate appliqué (2003.573.2) |
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Coat, spring/summer 1953, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.57.62.1a-c) |
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Cocktail dress, 1961,
Norman Norell (American),
Black wool crepe (1986.517.5) |
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Cocktail dress, ca. 1960, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), Magenta silk (1993.190) |
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Cocktail dress, spring/summer 1948, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk, suede (C.I .58.34.28a,b) |
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Cocktail ensemble, ca. 1964, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Black silk and synthetic pile; ivory polyester blend damask with black nylon jersey (1973.297.2a,b) |
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Cocktail ensemble, ca. 1967, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Black wool bouclé with black silk grosgrain trim (1977.115.17a,b) |
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Corset cover, 1900–1910, American, Cotton (1982.316.8) |
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Corset, 1770s, Italian, Yellow, red, and ivory silk compound weave (C.I.40.173.6a–e) |
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Corset, 1891, Maison Léoty (French, late 19th century), Silk (C.I.45.27) |
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Corset, late 1760s, French, Silk, linen, leather, wood, baleen (C.I.50.8.2) |
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Corset, third quarter of 18th century, European, Green silk damask (C.I.39.13.211) |
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Costume Study for Nijinsky in his Role in La Péri,
Léon Bakst (Russian),
Watercolor (22.226.1) |
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Court dress, ca. 1750, British, Blue silk taffeta brocaded with silver thread (C.I.65.13.1a-c) |
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Court gown, 1760s, French, Cloth-of-silver brocaded with silver lace trim (50.168.2a,b) |
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Court suit, late 18th–early 19th century,
French,
Blue patterned velvet embroidered in gold and silver metallic threads, blue and white silk threads (1983.384.1a-c) |
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Court train (manteau de cour), ca. 1809,
French,
Red cut silk-velvet embroidered with gold metallic thread (32.35.10) |
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Crinoline, 1860, American, Metal, cotton (1986.180) |
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"Cupola" cocktail dress, fall/winter 1953–54, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (2002.304a,b) |
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Day coat, 1964, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool (1996.134.1) |
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Day dress and coat, fall 1957, Anne Fogarty (American), Red wool twill (C.I.63.47.3a,b) |
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Day dress, 1883–85, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk, glass (C.I.53.63a,b) |
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Day dress, 1955–56, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool (C.I.64.4.3) |
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Day dress, ca. 1857, American, Silk (C.I.38.23.56) |
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Day dress, ca. 1924, Callot Soeurs (French), Woven cashmere embroidered with gold thread (1978.288.7a,b) |
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Day dress, ca. 1924, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Wool (1975.7) |
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Day dress, ca. 1960–64, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool, silk (1976.124.7a,b) |
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Day ensemble, 1967, Bonnie Cashin (American), Natural cotton, red-and-blue plaid wool, and navy blue wool jersey (C.I.68.34a-c) |
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Day ensemble, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, wool (1984.31a-c) |
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Day ensemble, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, wool, metal (1984.28a-c) |
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Day suit, 1911–13, English, Wool, silk (C.I.37.46.177a,b) |
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Day suit, ca. 1937, Jean Patou (French), Black wool gabardine with silk grosgrain inserts (1978.165.20a,b) |
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Denim boots, 1973, Designed by Leila Lamon and Stephan Bruce for Golo, American, Cotton, leather (1977.333.51a,b) |
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Dinner dress, 1922–23, Paul Poiret (French), Navy-blue and red silk faille, gold metallic bullion buttons (C.I.43.85.2a,b) |
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Dinner dress, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool, silk (1989.130.1a,b) |
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Dress (open robe), 1795, English, Silk, cotton,(C.I.37.46.1) |
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Dress (robe à la polonaise), ca. 1780, French, White silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays (1976.146a,b); Dress (robe à la polonaise), 1780–85, American, Yellow silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays (1970.87a,b) |
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Dress ensemble, ca. 1965–66, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk (1978.64.4a,b) |
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Dress, 1907, Jeanne Hallée, Black silk crepe embroidered with silk floss and ribbon (C.I.49.2.5) |
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Dress, 1940, Madame Grès (French), Evening gown with peplum, silk jersey (41.65.2) |
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Dress, 1989, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Brown wool knit (2003.79.3) |
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Dress, ca. 1735, British, Heavy silk with lace pattern design woven in beige and rust on a dark brown satin ground (C.I.64.14) |
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Dress, ca. 1799–1800, American, Linen, cotton (1988.242.4) |
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Dress, ca. 1950, Claire McCardell (American), Black rayon jersey (1997.193.2) |
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Dress, ca. 1966–67, American, Paper printed with allover pattern of Campbell Soup cans in black, red, and gold (1995.178.3) |
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Dress, ca. 1990, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Gold and burgundy finely pleated cotton blend (2001.711) |
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Dress, early 20th century, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Chlamys: brown and gray silk velvet printed with metallic silver; Dress: rust pleated silk (2001.702a) |
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Dress, fall/winter 1987–88, Karl Lagerfeld (German), for House of Chanel (French), Black vinyl and black nylon blend tulle, black silk satin, and black polyester jersey (1994.161.1) |
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Dress, spring 2000, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Yellow synthetic mesh (2003.205) |
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Dress, spring/summer 1997, Rei Kawakubo (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Gray and white gingham checked nylon and elasticine blend (1998.516.1a,b) |
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Dress, spring/summer 2003, Alexander McQueen (British), Shredded ivory silk chiffon and tiered silk organza (2003.462) |
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Dressing gown, ca. 1880, Japanese for Western market, Quilted blue silk (1970.83a,b); Dressing gown, late 1880s, Japanese for Western market, Quilted brown silk (1975.227.7a,b) |
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Dressing gown, ca. 1930, Mariano Fortuny (Italian, born Spain), Stenciled rose silk (C.I.50.44) |
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Ensemble (beachwear), 1944–45, Carolyn Schnurer (American), Cotton (C.I.46.106.98a-c) |
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Ensemble, 1920s, Raymond Duncan (American), Tussah silk with polychrome hand-painted vegetal motif and wood beads, navy-blue silk chiffon (1990.152) |
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Ensemble, 1967, Emanuel Ungaro (French), White elasticized net with allover appliqués of white braid trefoils (1970.89.1a-c) |
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Ensemble, autumn/winter 2001–2, Rei Kawakubo (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Black cotton velvet; red cotton velvet; pink rayon satin with black cotton tulle and synthetic lace (2004.188ab) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1979, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Maize waxed linen; sheer houndstooth woven rayon (1984.586.2a–c) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1983, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Dark gray cotton and wool with taupe and cream mud-cloth style resist patterns (1996.335.10a-c) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1999, Prada (Italian), Brown and white faux tweed checked cotton with brown leather trim (2002.561.1a—d) |
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Ensemble, fall/winter 2000–2001, Junya Watanabe (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Ivory polyester chiffon and gray and silver polyester velvet (2001.742a,b) |
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Ensemble, late 19th—early 20th century, Slovakian, Cotton, silk, wool (C.I.39.91.30a—g) |
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"A" ensemble, spring/summer 1955, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool, silk, straw (C.I.55.63a-c) |
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Evening coat, 1935, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), White silk brocade with polychrome birds and polychrome striped silk (C.I.46.4.19a,b) |
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Evening coat, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, metallic thread (1984.30) |
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Evening coat, fall/winter 1950, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk (C.I. 55.76.26) |
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Evening dress and belt, fall/winter 1996–97, Tom Ford (American), for Gucci (Italian), White rayon jersey; white self-covering with brass buckle (1999.136.3a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1812–14, French, Silk (37.116a–c); Dress, ca. 1820, British, Silk (1985.222.2a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1833–35, English, Silk (C.I.37.46.5) |
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Evening dress, 1877–82, European, Silk (C.I.37.61.1a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1893–1900, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk (1994.462a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1898–1900, House of Worth (French),Silk (1976.258.1a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1925, House of Worth (French, Silk, glass, metallic threads (C.I.46.4.20a-c) |
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Evening dress, 1928, Louiseboulanger (French), Silk, feathers (1973.6a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Black silk net with polychrome sequins (C.I.46.4.7a–c) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Black silk satin and black silk net embroidered with black sequins (C.I.46.4.4a–c) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Silver lamé and ivory silk net (C.I.46.4.24a,b); Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Pale pink and silver lamé and pale pink silk net (C.I.46.4.25a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1939, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Steel-gray silk taffeta embroidered with metallic sequins and pink beads (C.I.46.4.18a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1939, Mainbocher (American), Ivory silk chiffon embroidered with white and silver sequin butterflies and ivory silk taffeta (C.I.46.4.2a–e) |
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Evening dress, 1950, Claire McCardell (American), Red silk damask (C.I.58.49.4a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1966,
Emilio Pucci (Italian),
Polychrome silk jersey (1970.160.17) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1810, French, White mull with allover embroidery with silver tinsel (1976.137.1); Robe à l'anglaise, 1784–87, French, White muslin with hammered silver foliate diaper-patterned and red silk thread embroidery (1991.204a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1884–86, American or European,
Silk (C.I.63.23.3a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1887,
Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England),
Silk, glass, metallic thread (C.I.49.3.28a,b);
Evening dress, 1892,
House of Worth (French),
Silk, crystal, metallic threads (C.I.49.3.25a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1926–27, Attributed to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, metallic threads, sequins (C.I.65.47.2a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1938, Mainbocher (American), Black silk taffeta embroidered with metallic thread, sequins, and beads (C.I.46.4.1) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1959, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Pink silk gazar with matching pink feathers (1980.338.6) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1950, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk, beads, rhinestones (C.I. 53.40.10a-d) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1965—66, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Lace, silk (1973.20) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1991–92, Gianni Versace (Italian), Pink quilted silk satin, silk georgette, lace, 1993 (1993.52.1); Evening dress, fall/winter 1991–92, Gianni Versace (Italian), Pale blue quilted silk satin, silk georgette, lace (1993.52.2) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1998, Dolce & Gabbana (Italian), Black silk duchesse satin with multicolored handpainted floral motifs and blue silk crepe lining, 1999 (1999.23) |
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Evening dress, late 1920s, Jessie Franklin Turner, Silk (C.I.48.3.3) |
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Evening dress, spring/summer 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Rayon (C.I.52.18.4) |
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Evening dress, winter 1978, Missoni (Italian), Gold, bone, rust, and black silk knit with gold Lurex floating threads (1984.589.5a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1934, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Pale-blue pleated silk (1979.344.11a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1936, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Ivory silk lace with ivory silk tulle (1978.165.16a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Ivory silk organza embroidered with metallic thread, purl, and rhinestones (C.I.46.4.3a–e) |
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Evening ensemble, 1939, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Orange silk organza with metallic stripes and orange silk (C.I.46.4.10a–c) |
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Evening ensemble, ca. 1934, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Black silk taffeta with metal plaques (1993.423.1a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, ca. 1990–92, Emanuel Ungaro (French), Gray silk crepe and gray silk chiffon (1993.345.15a-c) |
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Evening ensemble, fall 1952, Emilio Schuberth (Italian), Purple, pink, and black striped silk satin with black cotton lace appliqué (C.I.55.76.12a–d) |
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Evening ensemble, fall 1964, Bonnie Cashin (American), Turquoise suede and blue, turquoise, and green striped wool mohair (1979.431.50a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, spring/summer 1980, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Gilt embroidered black silk gazar (1984.607.28a–c) |
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Evening ensemble, spring/summer 1992, Karl Lagerfeld (German), for House of Chanel (French), Silk, cotton, metal, wood (1993.104.2a-c) |
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Evening gown with wrap, 1974, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Pleated ivory and beige silk chiffon (1996.498.2a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1880s, Attributed to Liberty of London (British), Yellow China silk (1985.155) |
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Evening gown, 1902, English, Silk, sequins (C.I.37.44.1) |
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Evening gown, 1920s, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Pale-pink pleated silk with pink silk cord and glass beads (1995.28.6a) |
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Evening gown, 1939, Claire McCardell (American), Brown-and-white striped silk satin (C.I.58.17.2) |
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Evening gown, 1939, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Pale pink lamé and black silk lace appliquéd with black silk velvet (C.I.52.24.2a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1949, Edward Molyneux (French, born Britain), Mauve acetate satin-backed crepe (C.I.50.21.12) |
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Evening gown, 1954, Madame Grès (French), White silk jersey (C.I.56.60.6a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1958, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), White silk jersey (1973.104.2) |
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Evening gown, 1963, Hubert de Givenchy (French), Coral cotton lace reembroidered with coral-colored beads and coral pieces (1974.184.2) |
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Evening gown, 1965, Cristobal Balenciaga (French), Light-blue silk satin (1973.139) |
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Evening gown, 1967–85, Madame Grès (French), Cream silk jersey (1997.116.38a-c) |
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Evening gown, 1970s, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Iridescent teal and black silk chiffon (1994.414.6) |
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Evening gown, 1978, Madame Grès (French), Green silk jersey and green silk velvet (1997.116.1a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1987, Patou by Christian Lacroix (French), Raspberry silk taffeta (1994.278) |
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Evening gown, ca. 1965, Madame Grès (French), White silk jersey (1994.192.12) |
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Evening gown, ca. 1968, Hubert de Givenchy (French), Salmon-colored silk with feathers (1971.79.4) |
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Evening gown, late 1940s–early 1950s, Claire McCardell (American), Black-and-red silk plush (1997.511a-d) |
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Evening gown, spring/summer 1991, Gianni Versace (Italian), for Versace Couture (Italian, founded 1992), Polychrome printed silk with multicolored rhinestone and glass bead embroidery (1993.52.4) |
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Evening gown, spring–summer 1996, Gianni Versace (Italian), Silver silk satin and silver synthetic lamé embroidered with clear and silver pailettes and beads (1999.328.4) |
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Evening jacket, 1936–37, Jeanne Lanvin (French, 1867–1946), Silver lamé with black fox trim (C.I.66.58.1) |
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Evening wrap, 1954–55, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Pink silk faille (1973.21.3) |
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"Eventail" cocktail dress, fall/winter 1956–57, Christian Dior (French), Navy and royal blue warp-printed taffeta with navy horsehair band trim (C.I.63.36a–c) |
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Figure of a woman, mid-5th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta (06.1151) |
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Firefighter's Coat with Susanoo-no-mikoto and Sea Monster, Edo period, 19th century,
Dark blue quilted (sashiko) cotton with freehand paste-resist decoration (1983.158a–c) |
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Fragments of a jacket, early 14th century, Egypt or Syria; Possibly made for the Rasulid sultan of Yemen, al-Mu'ayyad Hizabr al-Din Dawud ibn Yusuf, Silk with brown and ivory stripes, double-cloth weave (31.14a,b) |
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Girdle, 1924, American or European, Silk (1974.258.11) |
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Girdle, 1942, American, Silk, elastic (C.I.43.28.1a) |
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Helmet (backview), 16th century,
Spanish,
Yellow straw with applied ornament of cut velvet (32.132) |
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Jerkin, ca. 1580, Spanish, Brown silk voided velvet trimmed with metallic bobbin lace (26.196) |
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Jumpsuit, fall–winter 2002, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Gray silk satin (2003.68a,b) |
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"Junon" dress, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Cotton, sequins (C.I.53.40.5a-d) |
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Kylix, ca. 500 B.C.; red-figure, Attributed to Douris, Greek, Attic, Terracotta (1986.322.1) |
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"La Cigale" dress, fall/winter 1952–53, Christian Dior (French), Silver gray silk moiré (C.I.59.26.3a,b) |
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La favorita del Turco (The Sultan's Favorite),
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Venetian),
From: De gli habiti antichi et moderni di diverse parti del mondo libri due …,
Publisher: Damiano Zenaro, Venice, 1590,
Printed book with woodcuts by Christoph Krieger [Cristoforo Guerra] (d. ca. 1590) (21.36.146) |
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"Lys Noir" evening dress, fall/winter 1957–58, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.69.39) |
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Man's robe, second half of 17th century; Mughal, India, Painted cotton with applied gold leaf (31.135) |
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Man's Tunic (Unku), late 15th–early 16th century, Peru; Inka, Cotton, camelid hair (1982.365) |
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Mantle, 1870–75, French, White wool serge couched with metallic braid (46.25.4); Opera cloak, 1850s, American, Ivory silk faille embroidered with gold soutache braid (C.I.53.2); Dolman, ca. 1870, American (?), While silk poplin and braid (C.I.38.102) |
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Mantua, ca. 1708, English, Bizarre silk in salmon-pink damask with floral and foliate pattern brocaded with polychrome silk and gold metallic file (1991.6.1a,b) |
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Mantua, late 17th century, British, Taupe wool with stripes of dull orange and blue, embroidered in silver-gilt thread (33.54a,b) |
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Masquerade tunic, late 19th–early 20th century, Kingdom of Bamilike, Cameroon Grassfields, Plant fiber, human hair (1994.413.2) |
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Men's ensemble, ca. 1790, French, Three-piece men's suit composed of tailcoat, waistcoat, and breeches of green silk velvet with green and yellow silk brocade and ivory silk twill and ivory linen lining (2003.45a–c) |
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"Mondrian" day dress, autumn 1965, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Wool jersey in color blocks of white, red, blue, black, and yellow (C.I.69.23) |
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Mule, 1600–1625, British, Leather, silk, metallic threads (29.23.11) |
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Noh robe (nuihaku), Edo period, second half of 18th century, Japanese, Silk embroidery and gold leaf on satin (1989.367) |
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Outer robe (uchikake) with scenes of filial piety, Edo period, late 18th century, Japan, Resist-dyed and embroidered silk crepe (49.32.109) |
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Pagode: Costumes Parisiennes, 1914, Étienne Drian (French), Hand-colored print (LY62.38.1[20]) |
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Pair of Chopines, ca. 1600, Italian (Venetian), Beige leather decorated with stamped and pierced designs and small pompoms of silk floss (1973.114.4a,b) |
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Panel from a kaftan, mid-16th century; Ottoman, Turkey (Istanbul), Silk and metallic threads, compound weave (52.20.15) |
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Panel, ca. 1900, Hector Guimard (French), Silk and paint on silk (49.85.11) |
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Panniers, ca. 1750, British, Tan linen and baleen (1973.65.2) |
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Pantsuit, spring/summer 1970, Designed by Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Cotton (1984.598.96a–c) |
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"Partie Fine" dress, spring/summer 1951, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk, nylon, leather (C.I.53.40.21a-c) |
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Petticoat, 1830s, American, Cotton (1992.365); Corset, 1830s, American, Cotton (1987.238) |
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"Pisanelle" cocktail ensemble, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French), Navy and blue silk satin with navy silk velvet (C.I.53.40.9a–d) |
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Play/bathing suit, 1943, Claire McCardell (American), Checked cotton gingham (C.I.45.71.4) |
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The Pleiades, 1885, Elihu Vedder (American), Oil on canvas (10.64.13) |
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"Popover" dress, 1942, Claire McCardell (American), Blue linen (C.I.45.71.2a,b) |
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Portrait statue of a boy, Late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D.; Julio-Claudian, Roman, Bronze (14.130.1) |
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Pump, 1873, Made by J. A. Petit, Paris, Leather, silk, linen, metallic threads (C.I.50.12.1a,b) |
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Purse, last quarter of 16th century, English, Colored silks with silver and gold thread on linen (1986.300.1) |
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Raffia Wrapper, 20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy, Raffia palm fiber (1999.47.114) |
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Robe à l'anglaise, ca. 1770, American, Silk (C.I.37.66a,b) |
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Robe à la française, 1775–1800, French, Silk (C.I.61.13.1a,b) |
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Robe à la française, ca. 1765, French or Austrian, Pale blue silk satin brocaded with silver (2001.472) |
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Robe à la française, ca. 1770, French, Shell-pink faille, brocaded with polychrome floral bouquets (C.I.61.34a,b) |
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Robe à la française, third quarter of 18th century, French, Ivory cotton printed in multicolored floral motif (C.I.64.32.3a,b) |
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Robe de style, 1924–25, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Ivory and black silk taffeta trimmed with pink and black silk velvet rosettes (C.I.56.49.1); Robe de style, 1924–25, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Ivory and black silk taffeta trimmed with pink and black silk velvet rosettes (1979.122.1) |
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Robe, mid-18th century, French, Patterened light blue ribbed silk, brocaded in polychrome silks, metallic gold, and silver (C.I.62.28a,b) |
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Round gown, ca. 1795, Italian, Silk, linen (1979.20a–f) |
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Round gown, ca. 1798, British, White cotton with polychrome wool crewel embroidered trim (1998.222.1) |
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Sandals, late 20th century,
Tanzania, Swahili coast,
Wood, ivory (1999.47.110) |
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Scarf with Old Testament scenes, 1648, India, Linen and silk thread (50.73) |
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"Seashell" or "Shell-knit" coat, spring/summer 1985, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Gray, pink, red, and lavender cotton/synthetic blend knit with heat-embossed ribbing (2003.79.16) |
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Seated Portuguese Figure, 18th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (1991.17.31) |
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Serape, 1750–1800, Mexican (Saltillo), Cotton and wool (2002.471.1) |
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Serape, 1880–1900, Mexico; Saltillo, Cotton, wool, metal (2002.471.2) |
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Serape, mid-18th century, Mexico; Saltillo, Cotton, wool (10.107.9) |
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Shawl, 18th century; Mughal, Kashmir, India, Pashmina (1998.217) |
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Shawl, ca. 1849,
Manufactured by Deneirouse and Boisglavy,
French, Woven silk and wool (65.91.2) |
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Shirt, 1976, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Striped brown and white cotton with stenciled and painted slogans, and appliquéd patches (1985.375.6) |
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Shirt, ca. 1935–37, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Wool (1976.29.7) |
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Shirtwaist dress, 1972, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Lavender Ultrasuede (1993.351ab) |
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Shoe Buckle, 400–450, Hunnic or Frankish, Gold, garnets (17.190.697) |
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Shoe, 19th century, Chinese (Manchu peoples), Silk, linen, wood, leather (C.I.41.110.272a,b) |
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Shoes, 16th century, English, Black leather (29.158.892,3,6) |
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Shoes, 1948–50, Salvatore Ferragamo (Italian), Purple suede and gold metallic leather (1973.282.6) |
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Sleeve supports, ca. 1828, British, Cotton, baleen (C.I.66.38.5a,b) |
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Statue of a wounded Amazon, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman copy of a Greek bronze original, ca. 450–425 B.C., Marble (32.11.4) |
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Suit, 1774–92, French (Paris), Silk (C.I.61.13.2a-c) |
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Suit, fall 1964, Bonnie Cashin (American), Magenta-and-plum checked wool mohair, plum wool double knit, plum suede (1979.431.51a-c) |
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Suit, fall/winter 1938–39, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Wool (1974.338.1a,b) |
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Suit, Hugo Boss, designed by James Rosenquist (American), DuPont Tyvek® (1998.431.1a-e) |
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Sundress, ca. 1956, Claire McCardell (American), Red, blue, yellow, and plaid cotton (C.I.58.49.5) |
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Surcoat (jimbaori), Edo period, 17th century,
Japan,
Silk, felt, metallic thread, and lacquered wood (2006.95) |
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Sweater, 1950, Tina Leser (American), Black and wool knit (C.I.51.14.3a); Skirt, 1954, Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000), Black-and-white houndstooth check wool (1982.40.3) |
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Sweater, 1976, Vivienne Westwood (British), Loosely knit mohair with color blocks of blue green, rust, and gray (1985.375.7) |
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T-shirt, 1975–77, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), White cotton with red, blue, and black silkscreen print (1985.375.13) |
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Tea gown, ca. 1891, French, Pieced panels of paisley-patterned woven wool shawl (1985.39.3)' |
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Textile Tunic (Jibbeh), 1881–98, Sudan; Mahdist, Cotton, wool (1993.370) |
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Theater suit, 1938, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk (C.I.54.16.1a,b) |
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Themis (goddess of custom and law), second half of 4th century B.C., Greek, Marble (03.12.17) |
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Titleholder Hat (Laket Mishiing), 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Raffia palm fibers, beads, metal (1974.83.14) |
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Torso of draped, flying Nike, late 5th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta (07.286.23) |
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Trunk of shoes, 1914–19, Yantorny (French), French, Wood, silk, linen, leather (C.I. 53.76.1a,b–12a,b) |
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Two dresses, ca. 1810, French, White cotton (07.146.5) |
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Venetian Woman with Moveable Skirt, late 16th century, Italian School, Engraving (55.503.30) |
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"Venus" dress, 1949, Christian Dior (French), Gray silk net embroidered with feather-shaped opalescent sequins, rhinestones, simulated pearls, and paillettes (C.I.53.40.7a-e) |
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Vest chain, ca. 1900, Unger Brothers (American), Silver (2001.335) |
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Waistcoat, 1747, Textile designed by Anna Maria Garthwaite (British); Textile manufactured by Peter Lekeux (British, 1716–1768), British (London) Silk, silver, wool, cotton, linen (C.I.66.14.2) |
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Walking dress, ca. 1835, American, Silk (26.250.1a,b) |
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Walking dress, ca. 1860, American, Silk, mother-of-pearl (C.I.69.33.4a–d) |
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Wedding dress, 1898, House of Worth (French), Silk, pearl (C.I.41.14.1) |
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Wedding dress, spring/summer 2000, Yohji Yamamoto (Japanese), Natural cotton muslin (2003.573.8a,b) |
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Woman from Altmark, 1570, Melchior Lorch (Danish), Pen and brown ink (1995.299) |
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Woman Wearing a Tunic, 4th–5th century; Early Byzantine, Egyptian; Probably Eshmunein, Plaster terracotta (12.185.4) |
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Woman's Dress, 14th–early 16th century, Peru; Chuquibamba, Camelid hair (1995.109) |
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Woman's mantle (chyrpy), early 19th century, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Silk, cotton (1999.141) |
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Woman's Mantle (Lliclla), colonial period (late 16th–early 17th century), Central Andean, Tapestry-woven (weft-patterned) camelid wool (08.108.10) |
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Woman's sleeveless jacket with bamboo, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, China, Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread (45.125.13) |
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Woman's sleeveless jacket with butterflies (detail), late 19th–early 20th century, China, Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread (45.125.15) |
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Wrap dress, ca. 1975, Diane Von Furstenberg (American), Green-and-white dotted cotton/rayon blend jersey (1997.487) |
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"Y" evening dress, fall/winter 1955–56, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded 1947), Silk (C.I.65.14.12a,b) |
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Thematic Essays (40)
- American Ingenuity: Sportswear, 1930s–1970s
- Ancient Greek Dress
- Andean Textiles
- Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition
- The Bikini
- Charles Frederick Worth (1826–1895) and The House of Worth
- The Chiton, Peplos, and Himation in Modern Dress
- The Chopine
- Christian Dior (1905–1957)
- Classical Art and Modern Dress
- Classicism in Modern Dress
- Contemporary Deconstructions of Classical Dress
- Costume in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Cristobal Balenciaga (1895–1972)
- Dress Rehearsal: The Origins of the Costume Institute
- Dressing for the Cocktail Hour
- Eighteenth-Century European Dress
- Eighteenth-Century Silhouette and Support
- Empire Style, 1800–1815
- Fashion in European Armor, 1300–1400
- Fashion in European Armor, 1400–1500
- Fashion in European Armor, 1500–1600
- Fashion in European Armor, 1600–1700
- Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883–1971) and the House of Chanel
- The Greek Key and Divine Attributes in Modern Dress
- Hasanlu in the Iron Age
- Haute Couture
- Islamic Art and Culture: the Venetian Perspective
- The Kilt
- Le Colis de Trianon-Versailles and Paris Openings
- Made in Italy: Italian Fashion from 1950 to Now
- Miyake, Kawakubo, and Yamamoto: Japanese Fashion in the Twentieth Century
- Nineteenth-Century American Jewelry
- Orientalism: Visions of the East in Western Dress
- Polychromy of Roman Marble Sculpture
- Shoes in The Costume Institute
- Tanagra Figurines
- Twentieth-Century Silhouette and Support
- Venice's Principal Muslim Trading Partners: the Mamluks, the Ottomans, and the Safavids
- Vivienne Westwood (born 1941) and the Postmodern Legacy of Punk Style
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