Alb
ca. 1600
Medium
costume & accessories
Classification
costume & accessories
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane and from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program Fund
Accession Number
1995-44-1
About this artwork
Shirt-like garment of white linen, with a full body gathered into a straight neck band, slit at front neck opening, and long sleeves narrowing to the wrist. Bobbin lace insertions at each seam are further embellished with floral embroidery in pale yellow silk, and bobbin lace trims the collar, sleeves and hem of the garment.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...