print email comment close Works of Art: The Costume Institute URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_Of_Art/department.asp?dep=8 Description: "The world-renowned Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum [in New York] possesses more than 75,000 costumes and accessories from seven centuries and five continents." This site provides a brief overview of the collection and images of 50 specially selected items. Also includes images and information about exhibits on topics such as fashion and furniture in the 18th century, rock-and-roll style, and "Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed" (about items such as corsets, bustles, and lotus shoes). Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Library of Congress Subject Headings: Clothing and dress Costume -- History Costume museums Museums -- New York (State) -- New York LII Database Information: Record 8888 created by Maria Brandt on 02/14/2005 Last modification on 02/17/2005 Published: 02/14/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8888