Wedding ensemble

1890–1910

Not on view

A rich variety of decoration contributes to the opulence of this ensemble. Couched embroidery, metal ornamentation and a range of textiles from velvet to printed cotton lend it an opulent air. It is particularly notable to have such a complete ensemble in such good condition.

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Provenance

Title: Wedding ensemble
Date: 1890–1910
Geography: Made in Albania
Medium: wool, cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions: Length at CB (a): 45 1/2 in. (115.6 cm)
Length at CB (b): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Other (c, d): 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Other (e): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Classification: Main dress-Menswear
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. John Hart Brown, 1960
Object Number: 2009.300.841a–e
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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