About the Book

This lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive publication on the Brooklyn Museum's internationally renowned historic costume collection. The nearly 25,000-object collection comprises fashionable women's and men's garments and accessories from the 18th through the 20th century. It features sumptuous 19th-century gowns from the House of Worth, exquisite works by the great 20th-century French couturiers, iconic Surrealist-based designs of Elsa Schiaparelli, sportswear classics from pioneer American women designers, and the incomparable draped and tailored creations of Charles James.
In 2009, the Brooklyn Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art entered into a groundbreaking long-term partnership to steward Brooklyn's collection. The objects were transferred to The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan, with Brooklyn maintaining curatorial access. Exhibitions of costumes from the collection will be held at both institutions in early May 2010.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 256 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0300155220

Publication Date: Jun. 15th, 2010

ISBN-13: 9780300155228

Dimensions: 10.30 x 11.20 x 1.20 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.70 lbs

• Categories: General Art Collections Design History & Design Criticism