Bag
1830/35
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; beaded with glass and metal beads; lined with silk, plain weave; edged with silk and cotton cording; two ribbons: silk and cotton, plain weave; drawstrings: silk, plain weave
Dimensions
17.5 × 22.4 cm (6 7/8 × 8 7/8 in.); Beaded repeat: 1.1 × 1.1 cm (1/2 × 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
2197
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...