Band (from Woman's Trousers)
1875/1900
Dimensions
17.2 × 50 cm (6 3/4 × 9 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
156179
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Textiles department the Art Institute of Chicago where everyday fabrics reveal extraordinary stories. "Band (from Woman's Ters)" is a captivating textile fragment dated between 1875 and1900. At 17.2 × 50 cm (6 3/4 × 9 5/8 in.), this narrow band once adorned a pair of women's trousers, transforming functional clothing into a canvas for artistic expression during the late 19th century. Though the artist and precise medium are unknown, the piece underscores the era's textile traditions, when intricate bands were woven or applied to elevate garment design. These elements often sign...
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...