When was "Hunting ensemble" created?

This artwork was created 1880s.

What medium is "Hunting ensemble"?

Hunting ensemble is (a, b) wool (b) cotton (c) linen.

Is "Hunting ensemble" in the public domain?

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

Hunting ensemble

Unknown Artist

1880s

Medium

(a, b) wool (b) cotton (c) linen

Classification

Hunting ensemble

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Lawrence Jacob, 1949

Accession Number

C.I.49.42.1a–c

Art Historical Context

Step into the late 19th-century American wilderness with this elegant *Hunting ensemble* from the 1880s, a rare survivor of practical yet stylish sportswear. Crafted by an unknown artist the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, outfit—comprising wool pieces (a and b), cotton (b), and linen (cwas generously gifted by Mrs. Lawrence Jacob in 1949. Its earthy textiles evoke the rugged pursuits of the Gilded Age, when hunting became a fashionable pastime for the elite. Wool's durability and warmth made it ideal for outdoor expeditions, while cotton and linen provided breathable lin...

Hunting ensemble

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