Bag
Unknown
18th century
Medium
plain weave linen; embroidered in metal strip wrapped on silk core, silk chenille, silk floss; in tent, cross, thread counted and free - running chain, oblique "gobelin" stitches; fancy knitted bottom
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
31419
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...