Ensemble

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegance of late 19th-century America with this captivating *Ensemble* from the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. by an unknown artist between 0 and 1889, this American garment set exemplifies the refined fashion of the Gilded Age, a time of rapid industrialization and social display. Ensembles like this were coordinated outfits, often featuring skirts, bodices, and that highlighted the era's emphasis on femininity, modesty, and opulent detailing. During the 1880s, American women's fashion reached new heights of sophistication, influenced by European trends ye...