When was "Accessory set" created?

This artwork was created mid-19th century.

What medium is "Accessory set"?

Accessory set is [no medium available].

Is "Accessory set" in the public domain?

Yes, Accessory set is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Accessory set

Unknown Artist

mid-19th century

Medium

[no medium available]

Classification

Accessory Set

Culture

European

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Lee Simonson, 1938

Accession Number

C.I.38.23.310a–c

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of mid-19th-century European fashion with this charming *Accessory Set*, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Created by an unknown artist during the Victorian era, this ensemble captures the refined tastes of a time when personal adornment was a key marker of social standing and sophistication. Accessories like these were essential complements to elaborate gowns, transforming everyday attire into statements of style and status. Though the specific medium remains undocumented, such sets typically showcased exquisite craftsmanship in materia...

Accessory set

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