Evening dress

Design House Babani French
ca. 1920
Not on view
This evening dress is a rare example of the work of Vitaldi Babani. The prevalent interest in Orientalism at the time can be seen in the garment's caftan styling and floral and leaf patterning; both of which are influenced by Middle East designs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Evening dress
  • Design House: Babani (French, 1892–1940)
  • Date: ca. 1920
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: silk, metal
  • Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of George Mangini, 1971
  • Object Number: 2009.300.490a, b
  • Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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