The Costume Institute
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 8,290 artworks
The Costume Institute's collection of more than 33,000 costumes and accessories represents five continents and seven centuries of fashionable dress and accessories for men, women, and children, from the 15th century to the present.
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Featured Artworks
Corset
Maison Léoty
1891
Gloves
1824
Suit
1774–92
Waistcoat
Anna Maria Garthwaite|Peter Lekeux
1747
Shoes
1690–1700
Jacket
ca. 1616
Wedding ensemble
Herman Rossberg
1887
Dinner dress
Mme. Grapanche
1884–86
Dress
ca. 1872
Ball gown
Charles Frederick Worth|House of Worth
ca. 1872
Dress
ca. 1870
Dress
1860–65
Ensemble
ca. 1855
Walking ensemble
ca. 1835
Coat
ca. 1833
Evening dress
1804–5
Round gown
ca. 1795
Robe à l'Anglaise
1785–87
Riding coat
ca. 1760
Dress
ca. 1760
Suit
ca. 1760
Robe à la Française
1750–75
Court dress
ca. 1750
Robe à la Française
1740s
Ensemble
ca. 1730
Doublet
early 1620s
Cape
second half 16th century
Fan
1903
Ensemble
Maison Pingat
1900
Robe
ca. 1905
Hat
1900
Drawstring bag
ca. 1904
Bonnet
Camille
ca. 1900
Skating cape
1898–99
Ball gown
House of Worth|Jean-Philippe Worth
1898
Evening dress
House of Worth|Jean-Philippe Worth
1898
Scarf
1897
Handkerchief
1897
Handkerchief
1897
Evening ensemble
Jeanne Hallée
1897–98
Evening cape
House of Worth|Jean-Philippe Worth|Charles Frederick Worth
1895–1905
Fan
1895
Coat
Iida & Co./Takashimaya
ca. 1900
Toque
Stern Brothers
ca. 1898
Hat
1895–97
Button
ca. 1900
Button
ca. 1900
Coat
Iida & Co./Takashimaya
ca. 1900