Apron
1750/1800
Medium
Silk, plain weave, with supplementary brocading wefts; sequins with center of coiled metal strips; edging of bobbin lace made with metal strips; ribbons of silk, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts
Dimensions
88.8 × 76.1 cm (35 × 30 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
52802
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...