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Muriel King · late 1930s
Muriel King
- Costume design
- Decorative daywear
- Watercolor-led design
Muriel King was an American designer whose artistic training shaped an unusual working method. She developed detailed watercolor sketches rather than cutting, draping or sewing herself, leaving their realization to skilled staff.
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late 1930s
A dark silk ensemble pairs a long dress with a short jacket and softly handled neckline.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Evening dress
1937 · The Met collection
Silk, metal.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Dinner ensemble
ca. 1935 · The Met collection
Silk.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Wedding ensemble
1935–39 · The Met collection
Silk, cotton.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Dinner dress
1937–38 · The Met collection
Silk.
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtArchive pieces, grouped by date
1 piecelate 1930s
1 piece · Season not recorded
About Muriel King
Her 1930s and 1940s work served department stores, Hollywood films and private clients, with lace, ruffles and armor-inspired details among recurring ideas.